Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
surinamense
ID:
1278421

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jonker) Steyerm. ex Lemée

Source:
tro

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Fl. Guyane Franç. 3: 283 1954

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277759



Common Names

  • Tapeinostemon surinamense
  • Surinam Tapeinostemon
  • Surinam Tree


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Description

Tapeinostemon surinamense (also called Surinam Tapeinostemon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is a low-growing plant with white to pink flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands, meadows, and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Tapeinostemon surinamense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to provide shade and to attract birds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tapeinostemon surinamense is a small, white, fluffy flower. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tapeinostemon surinamense is a hardy perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.

Where to Find Tapeinostemon surinamense

Tapeinostemon surinamense is native to Suriname and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Tapeinostemon surinamense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tapeinostemon surinamense?

Tapeinostemon surinamense

What is the common name of Tapeinostemon surinamense?

Surinam tapeinostemon

Where is Tapeinostemon surinamense native to?

Central and South America

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50295813: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Albert Marie Victor Lemée (1872-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lemée' in the authors string.
Fredrik Pieter Jonker (1912-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jonker' in the authors string.