Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
confertiflorum
ID:
414656

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Drake) B.L.Burtt

Source:
ksu

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 24: 49 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413988

Common Names

  • Tetraphyllum confertiflorum
  • Tetraphyllum Confertiflorum
  • Tetraphyllum Confertiflorum Plant

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Synonyms

  • Didissandra confertiflora Drake [unknown]

Description

Tetraphyllum confertiflorum (also called Clustered Four-Leaf, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial plant native to India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. It has a basal rosette of linear leaves and a single, slender flower stem with multiple clustered flower heads. It grows in moist, shady places such as wet meadows, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Tetraphyllum confertiflorum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetraphyllum confertiflorum has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems and leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetraphyllum confertiflorum can be propagated by seed or by division of the clumps. It can be cultivated in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Tetraphyllum confertiflorum

Tetraphyllum confertiflorum is native to India.

Tetraphyllum confertiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetraphyllum confertiflorum?

Tetraphyllum confertiflorum

What type of plant is Tetraphyllum confertiflorum?

Tropical shrub

What is the natural habitat of Tetraphyllum confertiflorum?

Rainforest

Species in the Tetraphyllum genus

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

Emmanuel Drake del Castillo (1855-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drake' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:383079-1: Based on the initial data import