Tapirira purpusii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpusii
ID:
410213
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brandegee
Source:
ksu
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 3: 382 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409545
Common Names
- Tapirira purpusii
- Purpusii Tapirira
- Purpusii Guasima
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tapirira purpusii (also called Purpus' guarea, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree with oblong leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tapirira purpusii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tapirira purpusii has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tapirira purpusii is a slow-growing succulent that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Water sparingly and allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Tapirira purpusii
Tapirira purpusii can be found in wet grasslands and marshes in South America.
Tapirira purpusii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tapirira purpusii?
Tapirira purpusii
What type of plant is Tapirira purpusii?
It is a shrub
Where is Tapirira purpusii found?
It is found in Mexico
Species in the Tapirira genus
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
Townshend Stith Brandegee (1843-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandegee' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:249403-2: Based on the initial data import