Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
singularis
ID:
1248314

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
tro

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods 90: 21 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247652



Common Names

  • Tapura singularis
  • Singularis Tapura
  • Tapura Tapura


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Description

Tapura singularis (also called Single Tapura, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Africa and grows in woodlands, scrublands, and other areas with trees.

Uses & Benefits

Tapura singularis is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tapura singularis flowers are small, white and have four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tapura singularis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Tapura singularis

Tapura singularis is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

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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