Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
quadricornis
ID:
411697

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
cmp

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (TU, Dorpatensis) 1836: 7 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411029

Common Names

  • Tetracme Quadricornis
  • Quadricornis
  • Quadricornis Tetracme

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Synonyms

  • Erysimum quadricorne Stephan ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Tetraceratium quadricorne Kuntze [unknown]
  • Notoceras quadricorne DC. [unknown]
  • Notoceras quadricornis (Stephan) DC. [unknown]
  • Tetracme quadricornis longicornis Regel [unknown]

Description

Tetracme quadricornis (also called 'Four-horned Tetracme', among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It typically grows in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tetracme quadricornis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetracme quadricornis has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetracme quadricornis can be propagated by seed or by dividing the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is also tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Tetracme quadricornis

Tetracme quadricornis is native to India and can be found in moist deciduous forests and grasslands.

Tetracme quadricornis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetracme quadricornis?

Tetracme quadricornis

What is the common name of Tetracme quadricornis?

Four-horned Tetracme

Where is Tetracme quadricornis native to?

India

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References