Status:
valid
Authors:
Poepp.
Source:
tro
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 3: 34 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062824
Common Names
- Tetrathylacium macrophyllum
- Large-leaved Tetrathylacium
- Macrophyllum Tetrathylacium
Description
Tetrathylacium macrophyllum (also called Tetrathylacium, Tetrathylacium macrophyllum, and Tetrathylacium macrophyllum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Central and South America. It has large, glossy green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, often in rainforests, and on the edges of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tetrathylacium macrophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tetrathylacium macrophyllum has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.
Where to Find Tetrathylacium macrophyllum
Tetrathylacium macrophyllum can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, mainly in China and Vietnam.
Species in the Tetrathylacium genus
Species in the Salicaceae family
Abatia angeliana,
Abatia americana,
Abatia canescens,
Abatia glabra,
Abatia mexicana,
Abatia microphylla,
Abatia parviflora,
Abatia rugosa,
Abatia spicata,
Abatia stellata,
Azara alpina,
Azara celastrina,
Azara dentata,
Azara integrifolia,
Azara intermedia,
Azara lanceolata,
Azara microphylla,
Azara petiolaris,
Azara salicifolia,
Azara serrata,
Azara uruguayensis,
Banara acunae,
Banara arguta,
Banara axilliflora,
Banara boliviana,
Banara brasiliensis,
Banara brittonii,
Banara caymanensis,
Banara cordifolia,
Banara domingensis,
Banara excisa,
Banara glauca,
Banara guianensis,
Banara ibaguensis,
Banara larensis,
Banara leptophylla,
Banara minutiflora,
Banara nitida,
Banara orinocensis,
Banara parviflora,
Banara portoricensis,
Banara quinquenervis,
Banara regia,
Banara riparia,
Banara riscoi,
Banara saxicola,
Banara selleana,
Banara serrata,
Banara splendens,
Banara tomentosa,