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
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.
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 Catanthera genus
Catanthera lysipetala,
Catanthera brassii,
Catanthera endertii,
Catanthera kinabaluensis,
Catanthera sleumeri,
Catanthera longistylis,
Catanthera multiflora,
Catanthera novoguineensis,
Catanthera nummularia,
Catanthera ovata,
Catanthera paniculata,
Catanthera peltata,
Catanthera pilosa,
Catanthera royenii,
Catanthera quintuplinervis,
Catanthera schlechteri,
Catanthera tawaensis,
Catanthera tetrandra,
Catanthera keris,
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,