Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
lepidota
ID:
1326408

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aguilar & Hammel

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2014-10: 2 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338862



Common Names

  • Leopidota Tapirira
  • Leopidota Guarea
  • Leopidota Tapirira Guarea


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Description

Tapirira lepidota (also called 'Cherry Bark', among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree native to the Amazon rainforest. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tapirira lepidota is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, dysentery, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tapirira lepidota has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tapirira lepidota is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Tapirira lepidota

Tapirira lepidota is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Tapirira lepidota FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tapirira lepidota?

Tapirira lepidota

What is the common name of Tapirira lepidota?

Scaly Tapirira

What is the natural habitat of Tapirira lepidota?

Tapirira lepidota is native to Ecuador

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

Barry Edward Hammel (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hammel' in the authors string.
Reinaldo Aguilar (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aguilar' in the authors string.