Tupistra nutans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nutans
ID:
747484
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall. ex Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 15: t. 1223 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746817
Common Names
- Tupistra nutans
- Nodding Tupistra
- Tupistra
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- Rohdea nutans (Wall. ex Lindl.) Schult. & Schult.f. [unknown]
Description
Tupistra nutans (also called Nodding Tupistra, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tupistra nutans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tupistra nutans has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tupistra nutans is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Tupistra nutans requires little maintenance and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.
Where to Find Tupistra nutans
Tupistra nutans can be found in Southeast Asia.
Tupistra nutans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tupistra nutans?
Tupistra nutans
What type of plant is Tupistra nutans?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae.
Where is Tupistra nutans found?
It is found in Thailand, Laos, and 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-290023: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.