Tupistra sumatrensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sumatrensis
ID:
754059
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Tanaka
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Blumea 48: 503 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000753392
Common Names
- Sumatrensis Tree
- Tupistra Tree
- Sumatrensis Mahogany Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tupistra sumatrensis (also called Sumatran Tupistra, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and produces white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in woodlands, grasslands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Tupistra sumatrensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tupistra sumatrensis has white flowers with six petals and six stamens. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tupistra sumatrensis is a perennial herb native to Southeast Asia. It is commonly cultivated as an ornamental plant. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist substrate and kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Tupistra sumatrensis
Tupistra sumatrensis can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia.
Tupistra sumatrensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tupistra sumatrensis?
Tupistra sumatrensis
What is the common name of Tupistra sumatrensis?
Sumatran Tupistra
What type of plant is Tupistra sumatrensis?
Herb
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-292858: Based on the initial data import
Noriyuki Tanaka (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Tanaka' in the authors string.