Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
tetraquetrum
ID:
1216617

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cham.) I.M.Johnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 70: 12 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215955

Common Names

  • Thaumatocaryon tetraquetrum
  • Tetraquetrous Thaumatocaryon
  • Tetraquetrous Horse-cane

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Uses & Benefits

Thaumatocaryon tetraquetrum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thaumatocaryon tetraquetrum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thaumatocaryon tetraquetrum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When grown in containers, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. When grown in the ground, it should be mulched to retain moisture and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Thaumatocaryon tetraquetrum

Thaumatocaryon tetraquetrum is native to Peru and can be found in the northern parts of the country.

Thaumatocaryon tetraquetrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thaumatocaryon tetraquetrum?

Thaumatocaryon tetraquetrum

What is the common name of Thaumatocaryon tetraquetrum?

Four-angled Thaumatocaryon

What is the natural habitat of Thaumatocaryon tetraquetrum?

It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and meadows in South America

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4002907: Based on the initial data import
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.