Tetradium sumatranum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.G.Hartley
Source:
ksu
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 34: 121 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455302
Common Names
- Tetradium sumatranum
- Tetradium
- Sumatranum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tetradium sumatranum (also called Sumatran Tetradium, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Sumatra and is found in wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tetradium sumatranum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tetradium sumatranum is small and white, with four petals and four sepals. The seed is a small, dark-brown nut. The seedlings are small and dark green, with a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tetradium sumatranum is a shrub that can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Tetradium sumatranum
Tetradium sumatranum is native to Indonesia and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Tetradium sumatranum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetradium sumatranum?
Tetradium sumatranum
What is the common name of Tetradium sumatranum?
Sumatranum
What is the natural habitat of Tetradium sumatranum?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Tetradium 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
Thomas Gordon Hartley (1931-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.G.Hartley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:898893-1: Based on the initial data import