Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
tetrandra
ID:
1276684

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stapf) M.P.Nayar

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 24: 353 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276022

Common Names

  • Tetrandra Catanthera
  • Tetrandra's Catanthera
  • Catanthera Tetrandra

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Description

Catanthera tetrandra (also called False Lantana, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America and is found in wet forests and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Catanthera tetrandra is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Catanthera tetrandra is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catanthera tetrandra is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is a slow-growing plant and can reach up to 2m in height.

Where to Find Catanthera tetrandra

Catanthera tetrandra is native to the tropical forests of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50285075: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Madhavan Parameswaran Nayar (1932-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.Nayar' in the authors string.