Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
diffusum
ID:
1045206

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose

Source:
tro

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 1: 349 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044544

Common Names

  • Tetramerium diffusum
  • Tetramerium
  • Diffusum

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Uses & Benefits

Tetramerium diffusum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetramerium diffusum has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetramerium diffusum is a tropical perennial herb that grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Tetramerium diffusum

Tetramerium diffusum is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.