Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) K.U.Kramer
Source:
tro
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Blumea 15: 552 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256788
Common Names
- Luzonicum Tapeinidium
- Luzonicum Tapeinidium
- Luzonicum Tapeinidiu
Description
Tapeinidium luzonicum (also called 'Luzon Tapeinidium' and 'Luzon-leaf Tapeinidium', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with long, slender stems and small, white flowers. It is native to the Philippines and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tapeinidium luzonicum has been used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tapeinidium luzonicum has an orange-yellow color and is shaped like a bell. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tapeinidium luzonicum can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Tapeinidium luzonicum
Tapeinidium luzonicum can be found in the tropical forests of the Philippines.
Species in the Tapeinidium genus
Tapeinidium carolinense,
Tapeinidium melanesicum,
Tapeinidium moluccanum,
Tapeinidium moorei,
Tapeinidium pinnatum,
Tapeinidium gracile,
Tapeinidium denhami,
Tapeinidium buniifolium,
Tapeinidium novoguineense,
Tapeinidium stenocarpum,
Tapeinidium obtusatum,
Tapeinidium atratum,
Tapeinidium calomelanos,
Tapeinidium oligophlebium,
Tapeinidium luzonicum,
Tapeinidium biserratum,
Tapeinidium prionoides,
Tapeinidium acuminatum,
Tapeinidium longipinnulum,
Species in the Lindsaeaceae family
Lindsaea agatii,
Lindsaea chrysolepis,
Lindsaea falciformis,
Lindsaea francii,
Lindsaea hainaniana,
Lindsaea imrayana,
Lindsaea interrupta,
Lindsaea jarrettiana,
Lindsaea kalimantanensis,
Lindsaea lherminieri,
Lindsaea malabarica,
Lindsaea paralellogramma,
Lindsaea pseudohemiptera,
Lindsaea pumila,
Lindsaea salomonis,
Lindsaea schizophylla,
Lindsaea societatis,
Lindsaea venusta,
Lindsaea vieillardii,
Lindsaea coursii,
Lindsaea humbertii,
Lindsaea digitata,
Lindsaea merrillii,
Lindsaea plicata,
Lindsaea cultrata,
Lindsaea goudotiana,
Lindsaea ensifolia,
Lindsaea heterophylla,
Lindsaea oxyphylla,
Lindsaea orbiculata,
Lindsaea leptophylla,
Lindsaea lancea,
Lindsaea portoricensis,
Lindsaea quadrangularis,
Lindsaea stricta,
Lindsaea javanensis,
Lindsaea arcuata,
Lindsaea spruceana,
Lindsaea divaricata,
Lindsaea guianensis,
Lindsaea schomburgkii,
Lindsaea falcata,
Lindsaea latifrons,
Lindsaea hemiglossa,
Lindsaea feei,
Lindsaea taeniata,
Lindsaea ulei,
Lindsaea yaeyamensis,
Lindsaea cyclophylla,
Lindsaea rigidiuscula,