Status:
valid
Authors:
Westra
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 88: 479 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066137
Common Names
- Tetrameranthus umbellatus
- Umbellate Tetrameranthus
- Umbellate Wild Banana
Description
Tetrameranthus umbellatus (also called Umbellate Tetrameranthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, from Guinea to Angola and south to Mozambique. It is found in lowland rainforest, often in disturbed areas, at elevations up to 1,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Tetrameranthus umbellatus is used as a source of timber for construction, furniture, and firewood. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tetrameranthus umbellatus is a white, star-shaped bloom, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetrameranthus umbellatus is a tropical shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a hardy plant that can be grown in a variety of climates and soils. It requires full sun to partial shade and moderate to regular watering. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sterile medium and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Tetrameranthus umbellatus
Tetrameranthus umbellatus is native to tropical Africa, from Guinea to Angola.
Species in the Tetrameranthus genus
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,