Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
pilosa
ID:
1052495

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sprague

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Bot. Soc. Edinb. xxii. 430.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051833

Common Names

  • Pilose Tapirira
  • Tapirira pilosa
  • Hairy Tapirira

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Description

Tapirira pilosa (also called Hairy-Leaved Tapirira, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Anacardiaceae family. It is native to the western United States, where it can be found in the states of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. It grows in open, dry habitats, such as sagebrush flats, rocky slopes, and dry meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Tapirira pilosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating skin diseases and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tapirira pilosa is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped legume. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons, and the first true leaves are usually trifoliate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tapirira pilosa is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate, sow the seeds in spring and cover lightly with soil. Keep the soil moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, thin them to about 8 inches apart. Tapirira pilosa can also be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Tapirira pilosa

Tapirira pilosa is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

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