Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
tetramera
ID:
804619

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 4: 91 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000803953

Common Names

  • Carissa tetramera
  • Tetramerous Carissa
  • Four-Part Carissa

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Description

Carissa tetramera (also called Four-Stemmed Carissa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and white, fragrant flowers. It is native to the coastal regions of South Africa and is found in a variety of habitats, including rocky outcrops, coastal scrub and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Carissa tetramera is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carissa tetramera has small, white, fragrant flowers with 4 petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carissa tetramera is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a light, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Carissa tetramera

Carissa tetramera is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Carissa tetramera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carissa tetramera?

Carissa tetramera

What is the common name of Carissa tetramera?

Four-petal Carissa

What is the natural habitat of Carissa tetramera?

It is found in dry, rocky areas and in disturbed habitats.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-34230: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.