Status:
valid
Authors:
Manden.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Zametki Sist. Geogr. Rast. 42: 13 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508034
Common Names
- Tetrataenium himalayense
- Himalayan Tetrataenium
- Himalayan Four-Stamen
Description
Tetrataenium himalayense (also called Himalayan Tetrataenium, among many other common names) is a species of conifer in the Cupressaceae family. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It is a small tree with narrow, green leaves and small cones.
Uses & Benefits
Tetrataenium himalayense is used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tetrataenium himalayense is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetrataenium himalayense can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Tetrataenium himalayense
Tetrataenium himalayense is native to the Himalayas and can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Tetrataenium himalayense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetrataenium himalayense?
Tetrataenium himalayense
What is the common name of Tetrataenium himalayense?
Himalayan Tetrataenium
Where is Tetrataenium himalayense found?
Tetrataenium himalayense is found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, and Bhutan
Species in the Tetrataenium genus
Tetrataenium bivittatum,
Tetrataenium burmanicum,
Tetrataenium aquilegifolium,
Tetrataenium nephrophyllum,
Tetrataenium cardiocarpum,
Tetrataenium ceylanicum,
Tetrataenium hookerianum,
Tetrataenium lallii,
Tetrataenium lasiopetalum,
Tetrataenium rigens,
Tetrataenium sprengelianum,
Tetrataenium sublineare,
Tetrataenium wallichii,
Tetrataenium leucocarpum,
Tetrataenium canescens,
Tetrataenium grande,
Tetrataenium himalayense,
Tetrataenium nepalense,
Tetrataenium olgae,
Tetrataenium yunnanense,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,