Tapura letestui - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
letestui
ID:
408526
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pellegr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 28: 91 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407858
Common Names
- Tapura letestui
- Letestu's Tapura
- Letestu's White Cedar
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tapura letestui (also called Letestu's Tapura, Letestu's False Cypress, and Letestu's White Cedar, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous shrub native to the northern hemisphere. It has a pyramidal shape with dense, bright green foliage. It is typically found in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade, and is often used as a hedge or ornamental plant.
Uses & Benefits
Tapura letestui is used as an ornamental plant, for its foliage and for its edible fruits. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tapura letestui is a small, white, unisexual flower. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and oval-shaped.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tapura letestui is a small tree or shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Tapura letestui
Tapura letestui is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.
Tapura letestui FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tapura letestui?
Tapura letestui
What is the common name of Tapura letestui?
Letestu's tapura
What is the growth habit of Tapura letestui?
It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a large, upright, banana-like trunk
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
François Pellegrin (1881-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellegr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:316414-1: Based on the initial data import