Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
globulifer
ID:
1066983

Status:
valid

Authors:
Westra

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 91: 262 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066321

Common Names

  • Tetrameranthus globulifer
  • Globulifer's Tetrameranthus
  • Tetrameranthus Globulifer

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Description

Tetrameranthus globulifer (also called globe-bearing tetrameranthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree, typically reaching a height of 5–10 m. It is native to tropical Africa, from Guinea to Uganda and Angola. It is found in lowland rainforest and moist savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tetrameranthus globulifer is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used as fodder for livestock and its wood is used for making furniture. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetrameranthus globulifer is white and has a yellow center. It has a single seed per flower. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetrameranthus globulifer is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every 2-3 months.

Where to Find Tetrameranthus globulifer

Tetrameranthus globulifer can be found in tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

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