Tupistra clarkei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clarkei
ID:
747727
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6: 325 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000747060
Common Names
- Tupistra clarkei
- Clarkei Tupistra
- Tupistra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tupistra clarkei (also called Clarke’s Tupistra, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tupistra clarkei is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties that can be used to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tupistra clarkei has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tupistra clarkei is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Tupistra clarkei
Tupistra clarkei is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the wild in this region.
Tupistra clarkei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tupistra clarkei?
Tupistra clarkei
What is the common name of Tupistra clarkei?
Clarke's tupistra
What type of plant is Tupistra clarkei?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Tupistra genus
Tupistra ochracea, Tupistra muricata, Tupistra stoliczana, Tupistra squalida, Tupistra nutans, Tupistra tupistroides, Tupistra violacea, Tupistra clarkei, Tupistra grandistigma, Tupistra grandis, Tupistra fungilliformis, Tupistra pingbianensis, Tupistra sumatrensis, Tupistra laotica, Tupistra elegans, Tupistra robusta, Tupistra malaiana, Tupistra kressii, Tupistra urceolata, Tupistra penangensis, Tupistra theana, Tupistra khangii, Tupistra hongheensis, Tupistra breviscapa, Tupistra densiflora, Tupistra patula,
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-290055: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.