Tapura follii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
follii
ID:
1265165
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prance
Source:
tro
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
BioLlania, Ed. Espec. 6: 492. 1997 ; J.J. Wurdack Festschr.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264503
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Tapura follii (also called Foll's Tapura, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Madagascar, and is found in humid montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tapura follii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tapura follii is yellow or orange, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid capsule containing several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tapura follii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun to partial shade and watered regularly.
Where to Find Tapura follii
Tapura follii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Tapura follii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tapura follii?
Tapura follii
What is the common name of Tapura follii?
Foll's Tapura
Where is Tapura follii found?
It is found in the Middle East and North 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 tro-50212964: Based on the initial data import
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.