Status:
valid
Authors:
G.A.Black
Source:
cmp
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Bol. Técn. Inst. Agron. N. 15: 17 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630895
Common Names
- Tefé Curupira
- Curupira Tefé
- Curupira Tefeensis
Description
Curupira tefeensis (also called Tefeensis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has a rosette of lanceolate leaves and small white flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Curupira tefeensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Curupira tefeensis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are deeply lobed.
Cultivation and Propagation
Curupira tefeensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Curupira tefeensis
Curupira tefeensis is native to the Amazon region of Brazil.
Curupira tefeensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Curupira tefeensis?
Curupira tefeensis
What is the natural habitat of Curupira tefeensis?
Tropical rainforests in Central and South America
What are the common uses of Curupira tefeensis?
Traditional medicine, dyeing, and tanning
Species in the Curupira genus
Species in the Olacaceae family
Anacolosa casearioides,
Anacolosa cauliflora,
Anacolosa clarkii,
Anacolosa crassipes,
Anacolosa densiflora,
Anacolosa frutescens,
Anacolosa glochidiiformis,
Anacolosa griffithii,
Anacolosa ilicoides,
Anacolosa insularis,
Anacolosa lutea,
Anacolosa papuana,
Anacolosa pervilleana,
Anacolosa poilanei,
Anacolosa uncifera,
Aptandra caudata,
Aptandra liriosmoides,
Aptandra tubicina,
Aptandra zenkeri,
Brachynema axillare,
Brachynema ramiflorum,
Cathedra acuminata,
Cathedra bahiensis,
Cathedra grandiflora,
Cathedra paraensis,
Cathedra rubricaulis,
Chaunochiton angustifolium,
Chaunochiton kappleri,
Chaunochiton loranthoides,
Coula edulis,
Curupira tefeensis,
Diogoa retivenia,
Diogoa zenkeri,
Douradoa consimilis,
Engomegoma gordonii,
Erythropalum scandens,
Harmandia mekongensis,
Heisteria acuminata,
Heisteria amazonica,
Heisteria asplundii,
Heisteria barbata,
Heisteria blanchetiana,
Heisteria citrifolia,
Heisteria coccinea,
Heisteria concinna,
Heisteria costaricensis,
Heisteria cyathiformis,
Heisteria densifrons,
Heisteria duckei,
Heisteria insculpta,