Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rendle) Danser
Source:
tro
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 29(6): 109 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001075077
Common Names
- Buvumae
- Tapinanthus
- Buvumae Tapinanthus
Description
Tapinanthus buvumae (also called Buvuma Tapinanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Loasaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It grows in humid montane forests and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Tapinanthus buvumae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tapinanthus buvumae are white and tubular. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tapinanthus buvumae is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Pruning is recommended to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Tapinanthus buvumae
Tapinanthus buvumae can be found in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.
Species in the Tapinanthus genus
Tapinanthus glaucophyllus,
Tapinanthus globifer,
Tapinanthus erianthus,
Tapinanthus forbesii,
Tapinanthus erectotruncatus,
Tapinanthus buchneri,
Tapinanthus bangwensis,
Tapinanthus belvisii,
Tapinanthus constrictiflorus,
Tapinanthus dependens,
Tapinanthus quequensis,
Tapinanthus sessilifolius,
Tapinanthus preussii,
Tapinanthus mechowii,
Tapinanthus malacophyllus,
Tapinanthus longiflorus,
Tapinanthus oleifolius,
Tapinanthus ophiodes,
Tapinanthus ogowensis,
Tapinanthus pentagonia,
Tapinanthus mollissimus,
Tapinanthus rubro-marginatus,
Tapinanthus congolense,
Tapinanthus decurrens,
Tapinanthus viscum,
Tapinanthus sessilifolius,
Tapinanthus buvumae,
Tapinanthus apodanthus,
Tapinanthus buntingii,
Tapinanthus coronatus,
Tapinanthus farmarii,
Tapinanthus letouzeyi,
Tapinanthus cordifolius,
Tapinanthus praetexta,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii,
Actinanthella wyliei,
Aetanthus andreanus,
Aetanthus colombianus,
Aetanthus coriaceus,
Aetanthus dichotomus,
Aetanthus engelsii,
Aetanthus macranthus,
Aetanthus mutisii,
Aetanthus nodosus,
Aetanthus ornatus,
Aetanthus ovalis,
Aetanthus trifolius,
Aetanthus prolongatus,
Aetanthus sessilifolius,
Aetanthus verticillatus,
Aetanthus megaphyllus,
Aetanthus pascoensis,
Aetanthus tachirensis,
Aetanthus validus,
Agelanthus atrocoronatus,
Agelanthus bipartitus,
Agelanthus brunneus,
Agelanthus combreticola,
Agelanthus copaiferae,
Agelanthus crassifolius,
Agelanthus deltae,
Agelanthus dichrous,
Agelanthus discolor,
Agelanthus djurensis,
Agelanthus dodonaeifolius,
Agelanthus elegantulus,
Agelanthus entebbensis,
Agelanthus falcifolius,
Agelanthus flammeus,
Agelanthus fuellebornii,
Agelanthus gilgii,
Agelanthus glaucoviridis,
Agelanthus glomeratus,
Agelanthus gracilis,
Agelanthus guineensis,
Agelanthus henriquesii,
Agelanthus heteromorphus,
Agelanthus igneus,
Agelanthus irangensis,
Agelanthus kayseri,
Agelanthus keilii,
Agelanthus krausei,
Agelanthus kraussianus,
Agelanthus lancifolius,