Tupistra penangensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
penangensis
ID:
921697
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Tanaka
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Makinoa , n.s., 9: 69 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921032
Common Names
- Tupistra penangensis
- Penangensis Tupistra
- Penangensis Onion Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tupistra penangensis (also called 'Penang tupistra', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is found in the tropical rainforest of the Amazon basin in South America, and is a herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests and seasonally flooded forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tupistra penangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tupistra penangensis is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single stem.
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Tupistra penangensis is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sandy, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Tupistra penangensis
Tupistra penangensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
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-466609: Based on the initial data import
Noriyuki Tanaka (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Tanaka' in the authors string.