Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
tetrastigma
ID:
983370

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donn.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 27: 336 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982708

Common Names

  • Hoffmannia tetrastigma
  • Hoffmannia Tetrastigmatic
  • Hoffmannia Tetrastigmatous

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Description

Hoffmannia tetrastigma (also called Hoffmann's False Foxglove, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hoffmannia tetrastigma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin conditions and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoffmannia tetrastigma has bright yellow flowers with four petals and a long, curved pistil. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are small and slender with a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoffmannia tetrastigma can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist soil mix until roots form. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Hoffmannia tetrastigma

Hoffmannia tetrastigma is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Species in the Hoffmannia genus

Hoffmannia guerrerensis, Hoffmannia oaxacensis, Hoffmannia lindenii, Hoffmannia stephaniae, Hoffmannia hidalgensis, Hoffmannia silviarum, Hoffmannia aggregata, Hoffmannia amplexifolia, Hoffmannia apodantha, Hoffmannia arborescens, Hoffmannia areolata, Hoffmannia aroensis, Hoffmannia asclepiadea, Hoffmannia asperula, Hoffmannia australis, Hoffmannia bernardii, Hoffmannia bullata, Hoffmannia caripensis, Hoffmannia cauliflora, Hoffmannia cercidifolia, Hoffmannia congesta, Hoffmannia conzattii, Hoffmannia coronata, Hoffmannia cryptoneura, Hoffmannia cuneatissima, Hoffmannia davidsoniae, Hoffmannia dichroantha, Hoffmannia discolor, Hoffmannia dotae, Hoffmannia duckei, Hoffmannia dwyeri, Hoffmannia ecuatoriana, Hoffmannia excelsa, Hoffmannia fortunensis, Hoffmannia gentryi, Hoffmannia gesnerioides, Hoffmannia ghiesbreghtii, Hoffmannia glabra, Hoffmannia hammelii, Hoffmannia hondurensis, Hoffmannia huehueteca, Hoffmannia inamoena, Hoffmannia ixtlanensis, Hoffmannia josefina, Hoffmannia killipii, Hoffmannia kirkbridei, Hoffmannia larensis, Hoffmannia latifolia, Hoffmannia laxa, Hoffmannia liesneriana,

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-99550: Based on the initial data import
John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.