Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
tapscottii
ID:
385333

Status:
valid

Authors:
(I.Verd.) L.C.Leach

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Kirkia 10: 291 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384665

Common Names

  • Orbea tapscottii
  • Tapscott's Orbea
  • Tapscottii Orbea

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Synonyms

  • Stapelia tapscottii I.Verd. [unknown]
  • Stultitia tapscottii (I.Verd.) E.Phillips [unknown]

Description

Orbea tapscottii (also called Tapscott's Orbea, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with a single stem, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Orbea tapscottii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its leaves are used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orbea tapscottii has small, white flowers that are clustered in a head. The flowers are followed by small, brown, three-angled seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orbea tapscottii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Orbea tapscottii

Orbea tapscottii is native to South America. It prefers wet, sunny areas with sandy or stony soils.

Orbea tapscottii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orbea tapscottii?

Orbea tapscottii

What is the common name of Orbea tapscottii?

Tapscott's Orbea

What is the natural habitat of Orbea tapscottii?

Dry, rocky slopes and scrubland

Species in the Orbea genus

Orbea circes, Orbea deflersiana, Orbea decaisneana, Orbea cooperi, Orbea conjuncta, Orbea chrysostephana, Orbea caudata, Orbea carnosa, Orbea baldratii, Orbea araysiana, Orbea albocastanea, Orbea gerstneri, Orbea wissmannii, Orbea wilsonii, Orbea vibratilis, Orbea ubomboensis, Orbea laticorona, Orbea luntii, Orbea lugardii, Orbea valida, Orbea laikipiensis, Orbea knobelii, Orbea huillensis, Orbea huernioides, Orbea hardyi, Orbea gilbertii, Orbea tubiformis, Orbea tapscottii, Orbea subterranea, Orbea sprengeri, Orbea semitubiflora, Orbea miscella, Orbea gemugofana, Orbea sacculata, Orbea rogersii, Orbea nardii, Orbea cucullata, Orbea fenestrata, Orbea parviloba, Orbea namaquensis, Orbea woodii, Orbea pulchella, Orbea variegata, Orbea ciliata, Orbea longidens, Orbea mcloughlinii, Orbea maculata, Orbea paradoxa, Orbea umbracula, Orbea verrucosa,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2389976: Based on the initial data import
Inez Clare Verdoorn (1896-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Verd.' in the authors string.
Leslie Charles Leach (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Leach' in the authors string.