Leaf type: Ovate
Phyllotaxis: Alternate, whorled
Leaf (upper side)
Habitus & biology
Fourleaf manyseed can grow as an annual, biennial or perennial. Depending on the habitat, its stems either lie flat on the ground or stand upright. They reach a length of between 5 and 20 centimetres.
Distribution & habitates
Africa, Asia, Europe, South America and as an introduced species also in other regions (source).
Fourleaf manyseed inhabits sunny to semi-shady locations and can be found in urban areas on roadsides, roadsides, between paving stones, on walls or in front of house walls.
Botany
Polycarpon tetraphyllum is a member of the carnation family (Caryophyllaceae) and commonly known as four-leaved allseed, fourleaf allseed and fourleaf manyseed.
