Tupistra khangii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
khangii
ID:
1328281
Status:
valid
Authors:
Aver., N.Tanaka & Vislobokov
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 175: 288 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340735
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Tupistra khangii (also called Khang's tupistra, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Asia. It has a thick stem and dark green, glossy leaves. It is found in temperate regions in open woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Tupistra khangii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tupistra khangii has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tupistra khangii is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot and requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Tupistra khangii
Tupistra khangii can be found in the limestone hills of Vietnam.
Tupistra khangii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tupistra khangii?
Tupistra khangii
What is the family of Tupistra khangii?
Asparagaceae
What is the distribution of Tupistra khangii?
Vietnam
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.
Nikolay A. Vislobokov: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vislobokov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77142945-1: Based on the initial data import