Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
calandrinioides
ID:
569378

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Conran

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 9: 659 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568710



Common Names

  • Tapheocarpa calandrinioides
  • Calandrinioides Tapheocarpa
  • Calandrinioides's Tapheocarpa


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Synonyms

  • Aneilema calandrinioides F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Aneilema calandrinoides F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Tapheocarpa calandrinioides (also called Calandrinia Tapheocarpa, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant with round, fleshy leaves and small white flowers. It is native to India and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tapheocarpa calandrinioides is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tapheocarpa calandrinioides has small, yellow flowers with a single, yellow anther. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have two pairs of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tapheocarpa calandrinioides is a tropical plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of at least 20°C (68°F).

Where to Find Tapheocarpa calandrinioides

Tapheocarpa calandrinioides is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

Tapheocarpa calandrinioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tapheocarpa calandrinioides?

Tapheocarpa calandrinioides

What is the common name of Tapheocarpa calandrinioides?

Calandrinia-like Tapheocarpa

What is the natural habitat of Tapheocarpa calandrinioides?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Tapheocarpa genus

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-267944: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
John Godfrey Conran (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Conran' in the authors string.