Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
rhodoptera
ID:
1077245

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
tro

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Timehri 5: 190 1886

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076583

Common Names

  • Tetrapterys
  • Rhodoptera
  • Rhodoptera Bush

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Description

Tetrapterys rhodoptera (also called 'Rose-winged Saltbush', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has four-winged branches and small, oval leaves. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Tetrapterys rhodoptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetrapterys rhodoptera is white or pinkish, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetrapterys rhodoptera is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it can take up to two years for the plant to reach maturity.

Where to Find Tetrapterys rhodoptera

Tetrapterys rhodoptera is native to the Caribbean and Central America.

Species in the Tetrapterys genus

Tetrapterys vacciniifolia, Tetrapterys tolimensis, Tetrapterys tinifolia, Tetrapterys styloptera, Tetrapterys gracilis, Tetrapterys dillonii, Tetrapterys cordifolia, Tetrapterys aristeguietae, Tetrapterys diptera, Tetrapterys fimbripetala, Tetrapterys crispa, Tetrapterys discolor, Tetrapterys inaequalis, Tetrapterys helianthemifolia, Tetrapterys haitiensis, Tetrapterys arcana, Tetrapterys ambigua, Tetrapterys aequalis, Tetrapterys chloroptera, Tetrapterys argentea, Tetrapterys benthamii, Tetrapterys paludosa, Tetrapterys salicifolia, Tetrapterys splendens, Tetrapterys rhodopteron, Tetrapterys pusilla, Tetrapterys seemannii, Tetrapterys oleifolia, Tetrapterys maranhamensis, Tetrapterys mucronata, Tetrapterys schiedeana, Tetrapterys cardiophylla, Tetrapterys chamaecerasifolia, Tetrapterys goudotiana, Tetrapterys hassleriana, Tetrapterys humilis, Tetrapterys longibracteata, Tetrapterys microphylla, Tetrapterys mollis, Tetrapterys oleifolia, Tetrapterys pohliana, Tetrapterys racemulosa, Tetrapterys ramiflora, Tetrapterys turnerae, Tetrapterys xylosteifolia, Tetrapterys buxifolia, Tetrapterys citrifolia, Tetrapterys acapulcensis, Tetrapterys complicata, Tetrapterys jamesonii,

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19501407: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.