Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
costata
ID:
1046412

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
tro

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Lloydia 11: 221 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045750



Common Names

  • Tapura costata
  • Tapura
  • Costata Tapura


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Description

Tapura costata (also called Costata Tapura, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 3 m tall. It is native to Colombia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tapura costata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is used to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tapura costata has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The fruits are small, round, and dark red in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tapura costata is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring and will germinate in 1-2 weeks. Division of the rhizomes should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Tapura costata

Tapura costata is native to Colombia.

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,

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