Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
tetrapyxis
ID:
307841

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin 1886: 157 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307173

Common Names

  • Tetrapyxis schwendenera
  • Schwendenera tetrapyxis
  • Tetrapyxis shrub

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Description

Schwendenera tetrapyxis (also called Tetrapyxis shrub, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Schwendenera tetrapyxis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schwendenera tetrapyxis has white flowers with five petals and a short, tubular corolla. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schwendenera tetrapyxis is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune after flowering to keep it compact.

Where to Find Schwendenera tetrapyxis

Schwendenera tetrapyxis is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Schwendenera tetrapyxis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schwendenera tetrapyxis?

Schwendenera tetrapyxis

What type of plant is Schwendenera tetrapyxis?

Palm

Where is Schwendenera tetrapyxis native to?

Central and South America

Species in the Schwendenera genus

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,

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