Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
tetrandrus
ID:
830801

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Ridsdale & Bakh.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Blumea 23: 182 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830136

Common Names

  • Tetrandrus Cephalanthus
  • Tetrandrus Buttonbush
  • Tetrandrus Honey-bells

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Description

Cephalanthus tetrandrus (also called Four-Stamened Buttonbush, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has a rounded crown and a spreading habit, with large, ovate leaves that are dark green in summer and yellow in autumn. It produces fragrant white flowers in spring, followed by dark blue fruits. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Cephalanthus tetrandrus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalanthus tetrandrus has white, tubular flowers with yellowish-green tips. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephalanthus tetrandrus is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.

Where to Find Cephalanthus tetrandrus

Cephalanthus tetrandrus is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands.

Cephalanthus tetrandrus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalanthus tetrandrus?

Cephalanthus tetrandrus

What is the family of Cephalanthus tetrandrus?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Cephalanthus tetrandrus?

Four-petal Buttonbush

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-36744: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Reinier Cornelis Bakhuizen van den Brink hijo (1911-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bakh.f.' in the authors string.
Colin Ernest Ridsdale (1944-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridsdale' in the authors string.