Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv.
Source:
tro
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 19: t. 1892 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219876
Common Names
- Tetracentron sinense
- Chinese Tetracentron
- Chinese Tetracentron Plant
Description
Tetracentron sinense (also called Chinese Tetracentron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Tetracentraceae family. It is native to China, and is found in subtropical and warm-temperate forests. It has a rounded crown, and its bark is grayish-brown and smooth. Its leaves are simple and alternate, and its flowers are white and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Tetracentron sinense is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tetracentron sinense has small yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetracentron sinense is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning is recommended to maintain its shape.
Where to Find Tetracentron sinense
Tetracentron sinense is native to China.
Species in the Tetracentron genus
Species in the Trochodendraceae family