Tapeinochilos globiceps - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
globiceps
ID:
569226
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 27: 349 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568558
Common Names
- Tapeinochilos globiceps
- Globiceps Climbing Lily
- Globiceps Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tapeinochilos globiceps (also called Globose Tapeinochilos, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, tropical forests, and can reach heights of up to 2 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Tapeinochilos globiceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tapeinochilos globiceps is a white, star-shaped bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, spindly, and have a few leaves.
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Tapeinochilos globiceps can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. Division of the rhizomes should be done in late spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud per section. The sections should then be planted in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Tapeinochilos globiceps
Tapeinochilos globiceps is native to tropical regions of Africa, including Angola, Cameroon, and Congo.
Tapeinochilos globiceps FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tapeinochilos globiceps?
Tapeinochilos globiceps
What is the common name of Tapeinochilos globiceps?
Tapeinochilos globiceps
Where is Tapeinochilos globiceps native to?
Australia
Species in the Tapeinochilos genus
Tapeinochilos acaulis, Tapeinochilos ananassae, Tapeinochilos beccarii, Tapeinochilos dahlii, Tapeinochilos densus, Tapeinochilos fissilabrum, Tapeinochilos globiceps, Tapeinochilos hollrungii, Tapeinochilos lauterbachii, Tapeinochilos naumannii, Tapeinochilos piniformis, Tapeinochilos pubescens, Tapeinochilos recurvatus, Tapeinochilos spectabilis, Tapeinochilos tomentosum, Tapeinochilos versteegii,
Species in the Costaceae family
Chamaecostus congestiflorus, Chamaecostus curcumoides, Chamaecostus cuspidatus, Chamaecostus fragilis, Chamaecostus fusiformis, Chamaecostus lanceolatus, Chamaecostus subsessilis, Chamaecostus acaulis, Costus acanthocephalus, Costus acreanus, Costus adolphi-friderici, Costus afer, Costus allenii, Costus amazonicus, Costus arabicus, Costus asplundii, Costus asteranthus, Costus barbatus, Costus beckii, Costus bicolor, Costus bracteatus, Costus chartaceus, Costus chrysocephalus, Costus claviger, Costus clemensae, Costus comosus, Costus cordatus, Costus cupreifolius, Costus curvibracteatus, Costus dendrophilus, Costus dinklagei, Costus dirzoi, Costus dubius, Costus erythrocoryne, Costus erythrophyllus, Costus erythrothyrsus, Costus fortalezae, Costus gabonensis, Costus geothyrsus, Costus giganteus, Costus glaucus, Costus guanaiensis, Costus juruanus, Costus laevis, Costus lasius, Costus lateriflorus, Costus ledermannii, Costus leucanthus, Costus ligularis, Costus lima,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-267928: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.