Harrisia tetracantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Labour.) D.R.Hunt
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 5: 92. 1987.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249967
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Harrisia tetracantha (also called 'Four-spined Harrisia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has an upright habit and grows up to 5 m tall. It has ovate leaves with a glossy texture and produces white flowers with yellow anthers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Harrisia tetracantha is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Harrisia tetracantha has small white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Harrisia tetracantha is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, acidic soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Harrisia tetracantha
Harrisia tetracantha can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Species in the Harrisia genus
Harrisia adscendens, Harrisia bonplandii, Harrisia earlei, Harrisia fernowii, Harrisia gracilis, Harrisia jusbertii, Harrisia regelii, Harrisia taetra, Harrisia tetracantha, Harrisia martinii, Harrisia aboriginum, Harrisia fragrans, Harrisia tortuosa, Harrisia pomanensis, Harrisia eriophora, Harrisia portoricensis, Harrisia brookii, Harrisia caymanensis, Harrisia divaricata,
Species in the Cactaceae family
Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,
References
David Hunt (1938-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Hunt' in the authors string.
J. Labouret (1820-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labour.' in the authors string.
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