Tapura africana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
407699
Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 344 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407031
Common Names
- Africana Tapura
- Africana Indian Almond
- Africana Indian Walnut
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tapura africana (also called Tapura, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Clusiaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It typically grows in tropical rainforests, and is found at elevations up to 1,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Tapura africana is used to make furniture, flooring, and musical instruments. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tapura africana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tapura africana is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, disease-free plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Tapura africana
Tapura africana is native to Africa. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Tapura africana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tapura africana?
Tapura africana
What is the family of Tapura africana?
Tiliaceae
Where is Tapura africana native to?
Africa
Species in the Tapura genus
Tapura guianensis, Tapura africana, Tapura fischeri, Tapura amazonica, Tapura capitulifera, Tapura letestui, Tapura lujai, Tapura arachnoidea, Tapura bouquetiana, Tapura ivorensis, Tapura juliana, Tapura bullata, Tapura colombiana, Tapura coriacea, Tapura costata, Tapura juliani, Tapura peruviana, Tapura latifolia, Tapura cubensis, Tapura panamensis, Tapura le-testui, Tapura neglecta, Tapura tessmannii, Tapura acreana, Tapura juruana, Tapura ferreyrae, Tapura magnifolia, Tapura wurdackiana, Tapura singularis, Tapura orbicularis, Tapura haitiensis, Tapura lanceolata, Tapura mexicana, Tapura carinata, Tapura follii, Tapura tchoutoi, Tapura zei-limae, Tapura martiniae,
Species in the Dichapetalaceae family
Dichapetalum neglectum, Dichapetalum acuminatum, Dichapetalum affine, Dichapetalum alaotrense, Dichapetalum albidum, Dichapetalum altescandens, Dichapetalum angolense, Dichapetalum arachnoideum, Dichapetalum arenarium, Dichapetalum asplundeanum, Dichapetalum axillare, Dichapetalum bangii, Dichapetalum barbatum, Dichapetalum barbosae, Dichapetalum barteri, Dichapetalum beilschmiedioides, Dichapetalum bellum, Dichapetalum berendinae, Dichapetalum bernalii, Dichapetalum bocageanum, Dichapetalum bodyi, Dichapetalum bojeri, Dichapetalum braunii, Dichapetalum brenesii, Dichapetalum bullatum, Dichapetalum chalotii, Dichapetalum chlorinum, Dichapetalum choristilum, Dichapetalum coelhoi, Dichapetalum congoense, Dichapetalum crassifolium, Dichapetalum cymosum, Dichapetalum cymulosum, Dichapetalum deflexum, Dichapetalum dewevrei, Dichapetalum dewildei, Dichapetalum dictyospermum, Dichapetalum discolor, Dichapetalum donnell-smithii, Dichapetalum edule, Dichapetalum eickii, Dichapetalum fadenii, Dichapetalum filicaule, Dichapetalum findouense, Dichapetalum foreroi, Dichapetalum froesii, Dichapetalum fructuosum, Dichapetalum gabonense, Dichapetalum gassitae, Dichapetalum gelonioides,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2431573: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.