Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
tamenaka
ID:
817203

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Capuron) F.White

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 31: 482 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816537



Common Names

  • Magnistipula tamenaka
  • Tamenaka Magnistipula
  • Tamenaka's Magnistipula


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Description

Magnistipula tamenaka (also called Tamenaka's Magnistipula, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It has white flowers and grows in dry, open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Magnistipula tamenaka is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Magnistipula tamenaka is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magnistipula tamenaka is a tropical plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Magnistipula tamenaka

Magnistipula tamenaka is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Magnistipula tamenaka FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnistipula tamenaka?

Magnistipula tamenaka

What is the common name of Magnistipula tamenaka?

Tamenaka's Magnistipula

Where is Magnistipula tamenaka native to?

West Africa

Species in the Chrysobalanaceae family

Acioa edulis, Acioa guianensis, Acioa schultesii, Acioa somnolens, Acioa longipendula, Acioa dolichopoda, Afrolicania elaeosperma, Angelesia splendens, Angelesia fusicarpa, Angelesia palawanensis, Atuna cordata, Atuna elliptica, Atuna excelsa, Atuna indica, Atuna latifrons, Atuna nannodes, Atuna penangiana, Atuna travancorica, Bafodeya benna, Chrysobalanus cuspidatus, Chrysobalanus icaco, Chrysobalanus prancei, Couepia belemii, Couepia bernardii, Couepia bondarii, Couepia bracteosa, Couepia canomensis, Couepia carautae, Couepia caryophylloides, Couepia cataractae, Couepia chrysocalyx, Couepia cidiana, Couepia coarctata, Couepia comosa, Couepia eriantha, Couepia excelsa, Couepia exflexa, Couepia froesii, Couepia glabra, Couepia grandiflora, Couepia guianensis, Couepia habrantha, Couepia hondurasensis, Couepia impressa, Couepia insignis, Couepia joaquinae, Couepia krukovii, Couepia latifolia, Couepia leitaofilhoi, Couepia longipetiolata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-354411: Based on the initial data import
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.
Frank White (1927-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.White' in the authors string.