Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
chevalieri
ID:
171915

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harms) Baker f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Legum. Trop. Africa: 803 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000171244

Common Names

  • Chevalier's Tetrapleura
  • Chevalier's Fish Poison
  • Chevalier's Fish Poison Tree

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Synonyms

  • Erythrophleum purpurascens A.Chev. ex Harms [valid]
  • Piptadenia chevalieri Harms [valid]

Description

Tetrapleura chevalieri (also called 'Fish Poison Tree', among many other common names) is a small deciduous tree native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a short trunk and a wide, spreading canopy. It grows in open, dry areas, such as savannas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Tetrapleura chevalieri has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetrapleura chevalieri is a small, yellow, four-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetrapleura chevalieri can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 70-80°F (21-27°C). Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Plants should be grown in full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Tetrapleura chevalieri

Tetrapleura chevalieri can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Tetrapleura chevalieri FAQ

What type of plant is Tetrapleura chevalieri?

Tetrapleura chevalieri is a type of legume plant.

Where is Tetrapleura chevalieri native to?

Tetrapleura chevalieri is native to tropical regions of South America.

What is the growth habit of Tetrapleura chevalieri?

Tetrapleura chevalieri is a slow-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub.

Species in the Tetrapleura genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.