Turpinia simplicifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Crossosomatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simplicifolia
ID:
1277462
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 27: 34 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276800
Common Names
- Simplicifolia Turpinia
- Simplicifolia Turpinia
- Simplicifolia Turpinia Turpinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Turpinia simplicifolia (also called Chinese Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with leathery, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is native to China and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Turpinia simplicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Turpinia simplicifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, light green, grass-like plant.
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Turpinia simplicifolia is a terrestrial plant that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It is best to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. It is also important to fertilize the soil with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Turpinia simplicifolia
Turpinia simplicifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical moist forests at elevations of 500-1,000 meters.
Turpinia simplicifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Turpinia simplicifolia?
Turpinia simplicifolia
What is the family of Turpinia simplicifolia?
Lauraceae
What is the habitat of Turpinia simplicifolia?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
Species in the Turpinia genus
Species in the Staphyleaceae family
Dalrympelea pomifera, Dalrympelea trifoliata, Dalrympelea stipulacea, Dalrympelea sphaerocarpa, Dalrympelea nitida, Dalrympelea calciphila, Dalrympelea borneensis, Dalrympelea grandis, Staphylea colchica, Staphylea pinnata, Staphylea bolanderi, Staphylea trifolia, Staphylea bumalda, Staphylea campanulata, Staphylea forrestii, Staphylea shweliensis, Staphylea holocarpa, Staphylea pringlei, Staphylea yuanjiangensis, Staphylea tricornuta, Staphylea insignis, Staphylea japonica, Staphylea affinis, Staphylea megaphylla, Staphylea macrosperma, Staphylea indochinensis, Staphylea cochinchinensis, Staphylea formosana, Staphylea arguta, Staphylea ternata, Staphylea subsessilifolia, Turpinia picardae, Turpinia pentandra, Turpinia paucijuga, Turpinia malabarica, Turpinia doanii, Turpinia brachypetala, Turpinia hatuyenensis, Turpinia occidentalis, Turpinia parvifoliola, Turpinia montana, Turpinia simplicifolia,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50291011: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.