Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumila
ID:
787592

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. 13: 149 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786925



Common Names

  • Pumila Tapeinia
  • Dwarf Tapeinia
  • Tapeinia Pumila


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Description

Tapeinia pumila (also called White-flowered Tapeinia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry forests, thickets, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Tapeinia pumila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tapeinia pumila has a small, white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf with a white stripe down the center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tapeinia pumila is a small evergreen shrub that can be grown from seed or from cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or by taking semi-hardwood cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Tapeinia pumila

Tapeinia pumila can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico.

Tapeinia pumila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tapeinia pumila?

Tapeinia pumila

What is the common name of Tapeinia pumila?

Pumila Tapeinia

What is the natural habitat of Tapeinia pumila?

Tapeinia pumila is native to Mexico

Species in the Tapeinia genus

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

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