Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tulla
ID:
1268147

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ulbr.) Fuertes & Fryxell

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Lundellia 5: 109 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267485

Common Names

  • Tetrasida Tulla
  • Tulla Tetrasida
  • Tetrasida Tulla

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Description

Tetrasida tulla (also called Tulla Tetrasida, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3 meters tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry and moist forests. It has alternate, simple leaves with entire margins and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tetrasida tulla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetrasida tulla has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and spindly with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetrasida tulla is an annual plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist.

Where to Find Tetrasida tulla

Tetrasida tulla is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Tetrasida tulla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetrasida tulla?

Tetrasida tulla

What is the common name of Tetrasida tulla?

Tulla Tetrasida

What is the natural habitat of Tetrasida tulla?

It is native to Mexico

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50227248: Based on the initial data import
Oskar Eberhard Ulbrich (1879-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ulbr.' in the authors string.
Paul Fryxell (1927-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fryxell' in the authors string.
Javier Fuertes (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fuertes' in the authors string.