Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tupistroides
ID:
747660

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Dandy

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 70: 329 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746993



Common Names

  • Tupistra
  • Tupistr
  • Tupist


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Synonyms

  • Macrostigma tupistroides Kunth [unknown]
  • Tupistra macrostigma Baker [illegitimate]

Description

Tupistra tupistroides (also called Tupistra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. This plant is usually found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, tropical and subtropical dry forests, and tropical and subtropical dry shrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Tupistra tupistroides is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tupistra tupistroides is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tupistra tupistroides 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 tupistroides requires little maintenance and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.

Where to Find Tupistra tupistroides

Tupistra tupistroides is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Tupistra tupistroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tupistra tupistroides?

Tupistra tupistroides

What is the natural habitat of Tupistra tupistroides?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average height of Tupistra tupistroides?

Up to 1 meter

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-290045: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
James Edgar Dandy (1903-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dandy' in the authors string.