Tupistra violacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
violacea
ID:
747701
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 41: 35 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000747034
Common Names
- Tupistra violacea
- Violacea Tupistra
- Tupistra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tupistra violacea (also called Violet Tupistra, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and purple flowers. It is found in moist forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Tupistra violacea is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tupistra violacea has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tupistra violacea is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Tupistra violacea
Tupistra violacea is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the wild in this region.
Tupistra violacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tupistra violacea?
Tupistra violacea
What is the common name of Tupistra violacea?
Violet tupistra
What type of plant is Tupistra violacea?
Herbaceous perennial
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-290051: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.