Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
confusa
ID:
734074

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pedersen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia Sér. 4, 12(1): 94. 1990

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733407

Common Names

  • Quaternella confusa
  • Confusa Quaternella
  • Confusa

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Description

Quaternella confusa (also called Confused Quaternella, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial native to South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and grows up to 40 cm tall. Its flowers are bell-shaped and pink or white in color. It is found in temperate grasslands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Quaternella confusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Quaternella confusa are white, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and spindly, with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quaternella confusa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa, and is hardy to USDA zones 10-11. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Quaternella confusa

Quaternella confusa can be found in the temperate and subtropical regions of South America.

Quaternella confusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quaternella confusa?

Quaternella confusa

What is the common name of Quaternella confusa?

Confused Quaternella

What is the natural habitat of Quaternella confusa?

It is native to Central America

Species in the Quaternella genus

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

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