Status:
valid
Authors:
Fukuy.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 52: 243 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000325452
Common Names
- Tipularia odorata
- Fragrant Tipularia
- Odorata Tipularia
Description
Tipularia odorata (also called Fragrant 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 odorata 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 odorata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tipularia odorata 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 odorata
Tipularia odorata can be found in the mountains of central and western Japan.
Tipularia odorata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tipularia odorata?
Tipularia odorata
What is the common name of Tipularia odorata?
Fragrant crane fly
Where is Tipularia odorata found?
Tipularia odorata 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,