Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
cyrtocarpa
ID:
410723

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. & Hook.f. ex Hemsl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 1: 222 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410055



Common Names

  • Cyrtocarpa Tapirira
  • Cyrtocarpa
  • Tapirira


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Description

Tapirira cyrtocarpa (also called Brazilian Cedar, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to tropical South America. It has a spreading crown and is found in wet forests, swamps, and along streams. It has alternate, simple, ovate to elliptic leaves with entire margins and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tapirira cyrtocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tapirira cyrtocarpa are small, white and have four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tapirira cyrtocarpa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided and replanted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Tapirira cyrtocarpa

Tapirira cyrtocarpa is native to tropical South America.

Tapirira cyrtocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tapirira cyrtocarpa?

Tapirira cyrtocarpa

What is the habitat of Tapirira cyrtocarpa?

Tapirira cyrtocarpa is found in moist, shady forests.

What is the flowering season of Tapirira cyrtocarpa?

Tapirira cyrtocarpa flowers from April to June.

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:71551-1: Based on the initial data import