Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
tetragona
ID:
498354

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schinz) Gilg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(2): 74 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497686

Common Names

  • Schinziella tetragona
  • Tetragona Schinziella
  • Schinziella tetragona Plant

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Description

Schinziella tetragona (also called 'Tetragon Schinziella', among many other common names) is a shrub with small, white flowers and bright red berries native to Central and South America. It typically grows in wet forests and mountain areas.

Uses & Benefits

Schinziella tetragona is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens and used in landscaping. It has attractive foliage and produces fragrant flowers. It is also known for its medicinal properties, as it has been used to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Schinziella tetragona are white, bell-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval. The seedlings are short, with round, serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schinziella tetragona can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division is best done in spring or autumn. Plants should be divided every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Schinziella tetragona

Schinziella tetragona is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Schinziella tetragona FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schinziella tetragona?

Schinziella tetragona

What is the common name of Schinziella tetragona?

Tetragon schinziella

What is the natural habitat of Schinziella tetragona?

Schinziella tetragona is native to Australia and New Zealand.

Species in the Schinziella genus

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1206718-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.