Tapura zei-limae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zei-limae
ID:
1305013
Status:
valid
Authors:
Amorim & Fiaschi
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 41: 752 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317467
Common Names
- Tapura zei-limae
- Zeilima's Tapura
- Zeilima Tapura
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tapura zei-limae (also called 'Zei-Limae Tapura', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and long, thin leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Tapura zei-limae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tapura zei-limae has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tapura zei-limae is a tropical shrub native to Brazil. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be well-draining and kept moist but not soggy. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Tapura zei-limae
Tapura zei-limae can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Tapura zei-limae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tapura zei-limae?
Tapura zei-limae
What is the family of Tapura zei-limae?
Rubiaceae
Where is Tapura zei-limae found?
Brazil
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
André M. Amorim (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Amorim' in the authors string.
Pedro Fiaschi (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fiaschi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77160807-1: Based on the initial data import