Sinoswertia tetraptera - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetraptera
ID:
1324237
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Maxim.) T.N.Ho, S.W.Liu & J.Q.Liu
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Pl. Diversity Resources 35: 398 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336691
Common Names
- Tetraptera Sinoswertia
- Tetraptera
- Sinoswertia Tetraptera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sinoswertia tetraptera (also called 'Four-winged Sinoswertia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in moist forests, along riverbanks, and in mountain valleys. It has an erect stem, with ovate leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sinoswertia tetraptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and to create natural dyes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sinoswertia tetraptera has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sinoswertia tetraptera can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny position in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Sinoswertia tetraptera
Sinoswertia tetraptera can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Sinoswertia tetraptera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sinoswertia tetraptera?
Sinoswertia tetraptera
What is the natural habitat of Sinoswertia tetraptera?
Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
What is the common name of Sinoswertia tetraptera?
None
Species in the Sinoswertia 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
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Shang Wu Liu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Liu' in the authors string.
Ting Nung Ho (1938-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.N.Ho' in the authors string.
Jian Qiu Liu (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Q.Liu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77131143-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.