Tapura tchoutoi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tchoutoi
ID:
1268348
Status:
valid
Authors:
Breteler
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 24: 267 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267686
Common Names
- Tapura tchoutoi
- Tapura bracteata
- Tapura beccariana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tapura tchoutoi (also called Tchoutoi Tapura, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a single stem and is typically found in tropical and subtropical forests. Its leaves are ovate in shape and have a glossy green color. The flowers are white and the fruits are small and round.
Uses & Benefits
Tapura tchoutoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tapura tchoutoi has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tapura tchoutoi is a shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Tapura tchoutoi
Tapura tchoutoi is native to tropical Africa.
Tapura tchoutoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tapura tchoutoi?
Tapura tchoutoi
What is the common name of Tapura tchoutoi?
Tchoutoi tapura
What is the natural habitat of Tapura tchoutoi?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America
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-50228497: Based on the initial data import
Franciscus Jozef Breteler (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Breteler' in the authors string.