Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
tetraptera
ID:
172022

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schumach. & Thonn.) Taub.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Bot. Centralbl.47: 395 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000171351

Common Names

  • Tetrapleura tetraptera
  • African Tetrapleura
  • Tetrapleura

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Synonyms

  • Adenanthera tetraptera Schum. & Thonn. [deprecated]
  • Entada tetraptera (Schumach. & Thonn.) Roberty [valid]
  • Adenanthera tetraptera Schumach. & Thonn. [valid]
  • Tetrapleura thonningii Benth. [illegitimate]

Description

Tetrapleura tetraptera (also called Tetrapleura, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical dry forests. It has pinnate leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tetrapleura tetraptera is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetrapleura tetraptera is a small, yellow-green flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have four leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetrapleura tetraptera is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 m (10 ft). It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and prefers partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Germination usually occurs within 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Tetrapleura tetraptera

Tetrapleura tetraptera is native to Africa and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is also found in Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Togo, and Uganda.

Tetrapleura tetraptera FAQ

What is the common name of Tetrapleura tetraptera?

Four-winged Tetrapleura

What is the growth habit of Tetrapleura tetraptera?

It is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 15 m tall.

What is the native range of Tetrapleura tetraptera?

It is native to Africa.

Species in the Tetrapleura genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Heinrich Christian Friedrich Schumacher (1757-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schumach.' in the authors string.
Paul Hermann Wilhelm Taubert (1862-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taub.' in the authors string.
Peter Thonning (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thonn.' in the authors string.