Tetrapora preissiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schauer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 17: 238 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321766
Common Names
- Tetrapora Preissiana
- Preiss' Tetrapora
- Preiss' Four-Leaf
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tetrapora preissiana (also called 'Preiss's Tetrapora', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 1 m in height and has small, white flowers. It grows in rocky outcrops and along the edges of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tetrapora preissiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating colds, headaches, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tetrapora preissiana has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tetrapora preissiana is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, moist soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Division of the plant can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Tetrapora preissiana
Tetrapora preissiana is native to India and can be found in the southern and western parts of the country.
Tetrapora preissiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetrapora preissiana?
Tetrapora preissiana
What type of plant is Tetrapora preissiana?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae
Where is Tetrapora preissiana native to?
Tetrapora preissiana is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
Species in the Tetrapora genus
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,
References
Johannes Conrad Schauer (1813-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schauer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:602438-1: Based on the initial data import