Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pursh) Nutt.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 2: 195 (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000325446
Common Names
- Tipularia discolor
- Discolored Tipularia
- Discolor Tipularia
Synonyms
- Limodorum unifolium Muhl. ex Nutt. [unknown]
- Orchis discolor Pursh [unknown]
- Plectrurus discolor Raf. [unknown]
- Tipularia unifolia Britton, Sterns & Poggenb. [unknown]
Description
Tipularia discolor (also called Two-Colored Tipularia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Tipulariaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It typically grows in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Tipularia discolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make a herbal tea which is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tipularia discolor are yellow-green and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tipularia discolor is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Tipularia discolor
Tipularia discolor can be found in the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida.
Tipularia discolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tipularia discolor?
Tipularia discolor
What is the common name of Tipularia discolor?
Two-colored crane fly
Where is Tipularia discolor found?
Tipularia discolor is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Species in the Tipularia genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,