Tupistra squalida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
squalida
ID:
747470
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ker Gawl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1814
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 40: t. 1655 (1814)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746803
Common Names
- Tupistra squalida
- Stinking Tupistra
- Tupistra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tupistra squalida (also called 'Slim Tupistra', among many other common names) is a perennial, woody, twining vine native to Mexico and Central America. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and produces clusters of small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, in open woodlands, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tupistra squalida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tupistra squalida is a white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a white stem with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tupistra squalida is a perennial herb native to tropical regions of Asia. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Plant in a sunny location and water regularly.
Where to Find Tupistra squalida
Tupistra squalida is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the countries of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Tupistra squalida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tupistra squalida?
Tupistra squalida
What type of plant is Tupistra squalida?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae.
Where is Tupistra squalida 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-290021: Based on the initial data import
John Bellenden Ker Gawler (1764-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ker Gawl.' in the authors string.