Tipularia josephi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
josephi
ID:
326119
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f. ex Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 1: 174 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000325451
Common Names
- Tipularia josephi
- Joseph's Tipularia
- Joseph Tipularia
Searching for Tipularia josephi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tipularia josephi (also called Joseph's 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 josephi 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
Tipularia josephi has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Searching for Tipularia josephi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tipularia josephi 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 josephi
Tipularia josephi can be found in the mountains of central and western Japan.
Tipularia josephi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tipularia josephi?
Tipularia josephi
What is the common name of Tipularia josephi?
Joseph's crane fly
Where is Tipularia josephi found?
Tipularia josephi is found in the United States.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-206133: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.