Aiouea tetragona - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Meisn.) R.Rohde
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Taxon 66(5): 1106. 2017 [24 Oct 2017]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421685
Common Names
- Aiouea tetragona
- Tetragonal Aiouea
- Aiouea Tetragona
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aiouea tetragona (also called Square-stemmed aiouea, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with a rounded crown and a rough, gray bark. It is native to Central America, from Costa Rica to Panama, where it grows in wet forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Aiouea tetragona is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its wood is used for making furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aiouea tetragona are white, with a yellow center, and are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aiouea tetragona can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Aiouea tetragona
Aiouea tetragona is found in the tropical forests of South America.
Aiouea tetragona FAQ
What are the common names of Aiouea tetragona?
Tetragonous Aiouea
What is the growth habit of Aiouea tetragona?
It is a shrub with a spreading habit.
What is the distribution of Aiouea tetragona?
It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Species in the Aiouea genus
Aiouea acarodomatifera, Aiouea angulata, Aiouea benthamiana, Aiouea bracteata, Aiouea dubia, Aiouea grandifolia, Aiouea guianensis, Aiouea impressa, Aiouea laevis, Aiouea lehmannii, Aiouea longipetiolata, Aiouea macedoana, Aiouea maguireana, Aiouea myristicoides, Aiouea obscura, Aiouea opaca, Aiouea piauhyensis, Aiouea saligna, Aiouea tomentella, Aiouea trinervis, Aiouea pittieri, Aiouea salicifolia, Aiouea taubertiana, Aiouea padiformis, Aiouea palaciosii, Aiouea subsessilis, Aiouea tetragona, Aiouea tomentosa, Aiouea tonduzii, Aiouea haussknechtii, Aiouea glaziovii, Aiouea grisebachii, Aiouea lanigera, Aiouea longipes, Aiouea maya, Aiouea amoena, Aiouea montana, Aiouea amplexicaulis, Aiouea areolata, Aiouea pachypoda, Aiouea neurophylla, Aiouea heteranthera, Aiouea kruseana, Aiouea hatschbachii, Aiouea erythropus, Aiouea floccosa, Aiouea brenesii, Aiouea chiapensis, Aiouea cinnamomoidea, Aiouea effusa,
Species in the Lauraceae family
Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,
References
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.
Randi Rohde: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Rohde' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77173643-1: Based on the initial data import