Tupistra theana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
theana
ID:
1321229
Status:
valid
Authors:
Aver. & N.Tanaka
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 57: 164 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333683
Common Names
- Theana Tupistra
- Tupistra Theana
- Tupistra theana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tupistra theana (also called the Thean Tupistra, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with white flowers and lanceolate leaves native to eastern Asia. It is found in forests, woodlands, and other shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tupistra theana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tupistra theana is a white to cream color with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tupistra theana is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
Where to Find Tupistra theana
Tupistra theana is native to China.
Tupistra theana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tupistra theana?
Tupistra theana
What type of plant is Tupistra theana?
Tupistra theana is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family.
Where is Tupistra theana found?
Tupistra theana is found in India.
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
Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.
Noriyuki Tanaka (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Tanaka' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77121082-1: Based on the initial data import