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
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.
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 Thaumatocaryon genus
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,