Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetragona
ID:
517441

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bartl. & H.L.Wendl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Bot. 1: 65 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516773

Common Names

  • Tetragona Acmadenia
  • Four-Sided Acmadenia
  • Acmadenia Tetragona

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Synonyms

  • Acmadenia strobilina E.Mey. ex Harv. & Sond. [unknown]
  • Adenandra tetragona Sweet [unknown]
  • Bucco tetragona Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Diosma tetragona L.f. [unknown]
  • Acmadenia strobilina E.Mey. [unknown]

Description

Acmadenia tetragona (also called Four-angled Cape Daisy, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to the Western Cape province of South Africa and is found in rocky, sandy, and clay soils in coastal and mountain habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acmadenia tetragona is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acmadenia tetragona is white and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seed is small and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acmadenia tetragona can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Acmadenia tetragona

Acmadenia tetragona can be found in the Western Cape region of South Africa.

Acmadenia tetragona FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acmadenia tetragona?

Acmadenia tetragona

What is the common name of Acmadenia tetragona?

Four-angled Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Acmadenia tetragona?

Grasslands and rocky slopes

Species in the Acmadenia genus

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2618165: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Gottlieb Bartling (1798-1875): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bartl.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Wendland (1791-1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.L.Wendl.' in the authors string.