Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Br.) F.Muell.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Sec. Syst. Census Austral. Pl. : 167 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782169
Common Names
- Deplanchea tetraphylla
- Tetraphylla Deplanchea
- Four-Leaved Deplanchea
Description
Deplanchea tetraphylla (also called 'Four-Leaved Deplanchea', among many other common names) is a small, shrubby tree with bright green, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Central America and grows in moist, tropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Deplanchea tetraphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Deplanchea tetraphylla has yellow flowers with white centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Deplanchea tetraphylla is a shrub or small tree that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Deplanchea tetraphylla
Deplanchea tetraphylla can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Deplanchea tetraphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Deplanchea tetraphylla?
Deplanchea tetraphylla
What is the common name of Deplanchea tetraphylla?
Climbing liana
What is the natural habitat of Deplanchea tetraphylla?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Deplanchea genus
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum,
Adenocalymma pseudopatulum,
Adenocalymma acutissimum,
Adenocalymma apparicianum,
Adenocalymma apurense,
Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum,
Adenocalymma bracteatum,
Adenocalymma bracteolatum,
Adenocalymma bullatum,
Adenocalymma calderonii,
Adenocalymma chocoense,
Adenocalymma coriaceum,
Adenocalymma cymbalum,
Adenocalymma dichilum,
Adenocalymma divaricatum,
Adenocalymma dugandii,
Adenocalymma dusenii,
Adenocalymma flavum,
Adenocalymma fruticosum,
Adenocalymma gracielzae,
Adenocalymma hatschbachii,
Adenocalymma heterophyllum,
Adenocalymma hirtum,
Adenocalymma hypostictum,
Adenocalymma impressum,
Adenocalymma inundatum,
Adenocalymma macrophyllum,
Adenocalymma magdalenense,
Adenocalymma magnificum,
Adenocalymma marginatum,
Adenocalymma nervosum,
Adenocalymma paulistarum,
Adenocalymma prancei,
Adenocalymma salmoneum,
Adenocalymma saulense,
Adenocalymma scabriusculum,
Adenocalymma scansile,
Adenocalymma sousae,
Adenocalymma subincanum,
Adenocalymma subsessilifolium,
Adenocalymma subspicatum,
Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx,
Adenocalymma ternatum,
Adenocalymma trifoliatum,
Adenocalymma ubatubense,
Adenocalymma uleanum,
Adenocalymma cladotrichum,
Adenocalymma reticulatum,
Adenocalymma velutinum,
Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:109460-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].