Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tefeensis
ID:
631563

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


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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.

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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,

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