Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
wurdackiana
ID:
1239838

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prance

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
BioLlania, Ed. Espec. 6: 492. 1997 ; J.J. Wurdack Festschr.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239176



Common Names

  • Wurdackiana Tapura
  • Tapura
  • Wurdackiana


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Description

Tapura wurdackiana (also called Wurdack's Tapura, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 1 m tall. It is native to Brazil, and its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tapura wurdackiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tapura wurdackiana are yellow, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings have a single, round, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tapura wurdackiana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept at a temperature of around 70°F (21°C). The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Tapura wurdackiana

Tapura wurdackiana is native to the tropical forests of 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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