Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuiramea
ID:
1322607

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) Trudgen & Rye

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 22: 397 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335061

Common Names

  • Tetrapora tenuiramea
  • Slender-Rameal Tetrapora
  • Slender-Rameal Plant

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Description

Tetrapora tenuiramea (also called Slender Tetrapora, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with white flowers, native to India and Myanmar. It grows in dry, open areas and is often found in grasslands and scrub forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tetrapora tenuiramea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetrapora tenuiramea has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetrapora tenuiramea is a perennial herb native to Australia. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. It prefers a well-draining soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and kept slightly drier in the winter. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Where to Find Tetrapora tenuiramea

Tetrapora tenuiramea is native to India.

Tetrapora tenuiramea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetrapora tenuiramea?

Tetrapora tenuiramea

What are the common names of Tetrapora tenuiramea?

Tenuiramea Tetrapora

What is the natural habitat of Tetrapora tenuiramea?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Barbara Lynette Rye (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rye' in the authors string.
Malcolm Eric Trudgen (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trudgen' in the authors string.