Tupistra muricata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muricata
ID:
746925
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gagnep.) N.Tanaka
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Novon 13: 335 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746258
Common Names
- Tupistra muricata
- Muricata Tupistra
- Tupistra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tupistra muricata (also called Muricate Tupistra, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to China, and is found in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 meter tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 5 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Tupistra muricata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tupistra muricata has white flowers with a pleasant scent. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are short and thin with multiple leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tupistra muricata is a small evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and well-drained soils.
Where to Find Tupistra muricata
Tupistra muricata can be found in the tropical regions of South and East Asia.
Tupistra muricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tupistra muricata?
Tupistra muricata
What is the common name of Tupistra muricata?
Muricata
What is the natural habitat of Tupistra muricata?
Tropical and subtropical regions of South East 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-289950: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Noriyuki Tanaka (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Tanaka' in the authors string.