Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
1046492

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd. ex Schltdl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 8: 176 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045830

Common Names

  • Tetracera madagascariensis
  • Madagascan tetracera
  • Tetracera vine

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Description

Tetracera madagascariensis (also called Madagascar Four-petal, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Madagascar. It is a member of the Tetraceraceae family and has small white flowers that bloom in summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tetracera madagascariensis is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetracera madagascariensis is white, with four petals, and has a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetracera madagascariensis can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It should be grown in a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Tetracera madagascariensis

Tetracera madagascariensis is native to Madagascar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, from sea level to 1500 m elevation.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-10900104: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.