Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
tro
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Pl. Jav. Rar. : 79 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253316
Common Names
- Tetrameles
- Naked-flowered Tetrameles
- Naked-flowered Tree
Uses & Benefits
Tetrameles nudiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a source of timber for furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tetrameles nudiflora has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetrameles nudiflora is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It needs regular watering and fertilizing during the growing season.
Where to Find Tetrameles nudiflora
Tetrameles nudiflora is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Species in the Tetrameles genus
Species in the Tetramelaceae family