Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
grandistigma
ID:
747738

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.T.Wang & S.Yun Liang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 15: 249 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000747071



Common Names

  • Tupistra grandistigma
  • Grandistigma Tupistra
  • Tupistra


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Description

Tupistra grandistigma (also called Grandistigmatic 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 grandistigma 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 grandistigma 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Tupistra grandistigma 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 grandistigma

Tupistra grandistigma is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the wild in this region.

Tupistra grandistigma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tupistra grandistigma?

Tupistra grandistigma

What is the common name of Tupistra grandistigma?

Large-stigma tupistra

What type of plant is Tupistra grandistigma?

Herbaceous perennial

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-290057: Based on the initial data import
Liang Songyun (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Yun Liang' in the authors string.
Fa Tsuan Wang (1899-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.T.Wang' in the authors string.