Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart. ex Eichler
Source:
cmp
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(1): 86 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409117
Common Names
- Costata
- Costata Pipewort
- Costata Quillwort
Description
Tetracera costata (also called Costate Four-nerve, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It has a spreading, vining growth habit and is covered in glossy, dark green leaves. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is tolerant of cold temperatures.
Uses & Benefits
Tetracera costata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Tetracera costata sub. rotundifolia (Sm.) Kubitzki
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tetracera costata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetracera costata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It should be grown in a sunny spot in moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize every few weeks. Prune in late winter or early spring to keep the plant looking tidy.
Where to Find Tetracera costata
Tetracera costata is native to South Africa and can be found in the eastern and western Cape Provinces.
Tetracera costata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetracera costata?
Tetracera costata
What is the common name of Tetracera costata?
Costate wood-sorrel
Where does Tetracera costata grow?
Tetracera costata is native to tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia
Species in the Tetracera genus
Tetracera hirsuta,
Tetracera hydrophila,
Tetracera hygrophila,
Tetracera kampotensis,
Tetracera volubilis,
Tetracera tigarea,
Tetracera surinamensis,
Tetracera willdenowiana,
Tetracera masuiana,
Tetracera leiocarpa,
Tetracera portobellensis,
Tetracera potatoria,
Tetracera rosiflora,
Tetracera rotundifolia,
Tetracera poggei,
Tetracera parviflora,
Tetracera perriniana,
Tetracera alnifolia,
Tetracera costata,
Tetracera eriantha,
Tetracera breyniana,
Tetracera lasiocarpa,
Tetracera sellowiana,
Tetracera rutenbergii,
Tetracera edentata,
Tetracera madagascariensis,
Tetracera boiviniana,
Tetracera scandens,
Tetracera bussei,
Tetracera litoralis,
Tetracera macrophylla,
Tetracera akara,
Tetracera oblongata,
Tetracera nordtiana,
Tetracera sarmentosa,
Tetracera affinis,
Tetracera macphersonii,
Tetracera asperula,
Tetracera amazonica,
Tetracera xui,
Tetracera billardierei,
Tetracera stuhlmanniana,
Tetracera fagifolia,
Tetracera loureiri,
Tetracera empedoclea,
Tetracera lanuginosa,
Tetracera arborescens,
Tetracera maingayi,
Tetracera korthalsii,
Tetracera daemeliana,
Species in the Dilleniaceae family
Acrotrema agastyamalayanum,
Acrotrema arnottianum,
Acrotrema costatum,
Acrotrema dissectum,
Acrotrema intermedium,
Acrotrema lanceolatum,
Acrotrema lyratum,
Acrotrema thwaitesii,
Acrotrema uniflorum,
Acrotrema walkeri,
Curatella americana,
Davilla bahiana,
Davilla bilobata,
Davilla neei,
Davilla alata,
Davilla angustifolia,
Davilla aspera,
Davilla cearensis,
Davilla cuatrecasasii,
Davilla cuspidulata,
Davilla elliptica,
Davilla flexuosa,
Davilla glabrata,
Davilla glaziovii,
Davilla grandiflora,
Davilla kubitzkii,
Davilla kunthii,
Davilla lacunosa,
Davilla latifolia,
Davilla macrocarpa,
Davilla morii,
Davilla nitida,
Davilla papyracea,
Davilla pedicellaris,
Davilla rugosa,
Davilla sellowiana,
Davilla steyermarkii,
Davilla strigosa,
Davilla aymardii,
Davilla minutifolia,
Davilla sessilifolia,
Davilla lanosa,
Davilla hirsuticarpa,
Didesmandra aspera,
Dillenia alata,
Dillenia albiflos,
Dillenia andamanica,
Dillenia aurea,
Dillenia auriculata,
Dillenia beccariana,