Tupistra densiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densiflora
ID:
1333101
Status:
valid
Authors:
Aver., N.Tanaka & Nghiem
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 34: 32 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345555
Common Names
- Tupistra densiflora
- Densiflora Tupistra
- Tupistra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tupistra densiflora (also called Dense-flowered Tupistra, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the temperate regions of East Asia. It has large, oval leaves and grows in moist, shady areas such as forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tupistra densiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tupistra densiflora has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are borne on tall stems. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tupistra densiflora can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Division of the rootstock can be done in early spring or late summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Tupistra densiflora
Tupistra densiflora can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil.
Tupistra densiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tupistra densiflora?
Tupistra densiflora
What is the common name of Tupistra densiflora?
Dense-flowered Tupistra
What is the natural habitat of Tupistra densiflora?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
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
Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.
Noriyuki Tanaka (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Tanaka' in the authors string.
Duc Trong Nghiem: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nghiem' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77154834-1: Based on the initial data import