Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
foetida
ID:
811117

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.E.Berry & C.L.Woodw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Taxon 56: 158 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810451

Common Names

  • Tiputinia foetida
  • Tiputinia
  • Foetida

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Description

Tiputinia foetida (also called Stinking Tiputinia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and bright yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tiputinia foetida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for air purification and to reduce indoor air pollution.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tiputinia foetida is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tiputinia foetida is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 8 feet tall and wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Tiputinia foetida

Tiputinia foetida is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in the countries of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Species in the Tiputinia genus

Species in the Burmanniaceae family

Afrothismia baerae, Afrothismia foertheriana, Afrothismia gesnerioides, Afrothismia insignis, Afrothismia pachyantha, Afrothismia saingei, Afrothismia winkleri, Afrothismia hydra, Afrothismia korupensis, Afrothismia mhoroana, Afrothismia amietii, Afrothismia zambesiaca, Afrothismia fungiformis, Afrothismia pusilla, Afrothismia kupensis, Apteria aphylla, Burmannia alba, Burmannia aprica, Burmannia australis, Burmannia bicolor, Burmannia bifaria, Burmannia biflora, Burmannia candelabrum, Burmannia candida, Burmannia capitata, Burmannia championii, Burmannia chinensis, Burmannia cochinchinensis, Burmannia coelestis, Burmannia compacta, Burmannia connata, Burmannia cryptopetala, Burmannia damazii, Burmannia dasyantha, Burmannia disticha, Burmannia engganensis, Burmannia filamentosa, Burmannia flava, Burmannia foliosa, Burmannia geelvinkiana, Burmannia gracilis, Burmannia grandiflora, Burmannia hexaptera, Burmannia indica, Burmannia itoana, Burmannia jonkeri, Burmannia juncea, Burmannia kalbreyeri, Burmannia larseniana, Burmannia latialata,

References

Paul Edward Berry (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.E.Berry' in the authors string.
Catherine L. Woodward (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.L.Woodw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77077134-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.