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
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.
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 Tetramerium genus
Tetramerium nemorum,
Tetramerium nervosum,
Tetramerium fruticosum,
Tetramerium carranzae,
Tetramerium glandulosum,
Tetramerium diffusum,
Tetramerium tenuissimum,
Tetramerium surcubambense,
Tetramerium denudatum,
Tetramerium zeta,
Tetramerium wasshausenii,
Tetramerium sagasteguianum,
Tetramerium peruvianum,
Tetramerium rzedowskii,
Tetramerium yaquianum,
Tetramerium abditum,
Tetramerium emilyanum,
Tetramerium glutinosum,
Tetramerium mcvaughii,
Tetramerium rubrum,
Tetramerium ochoterenae,
Tetramerium langlassei,
Tetramerium oaxacanum,
Tetramerium guerrerense,
Tetramerium aureum,
Tetramerium obovatum,
Tetramerium tetramerioides,
Tetramerium crenatum,
Tetramerium butterwickianum,
Tetramerium vargasiae,
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,