Nyssa bifida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Craib
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1913: 69 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252572
Common Names
- Nyssa bifida
- Split-leaf Tupelo
- Split-leaf Gum
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- Nyssa yunnanensis W.Q.Yin ex H.N.Qin & Phengklai [unknown]
Description
Nyssa bifida (also called 'Bifid Tupelo', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with dark green, oval-shaped leaves and small, greenish-white flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in wet, swampy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Nyssa bifida is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, wounds, and infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nyssa bifida has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nyssa bifida is a slow-growing, deciduous tree that can reach up to 40 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rootball. It can also be grown from cuttings, though germination rates can be low.
Where to Find Nyssa bifida
Nyssa bifida can be found in wetland areas of the eastern United States and Canada.
Nyssa bifida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nyssa bifida?
Nyssa bifida
What type of plant is Nyssa bifida?
It is a species of deciduous tree in the family Nyssaceae.
Where is Nyssa bifida found?
It is native to western North America.
Species in the Nyssa genus
Species in the Nyssaceae family
Camptotheca acuminata, Camptotheca lowreyana, Davidia involucrata, Diplopanax vietnamensis, Diplopanax stachyanthus, Mastixia arborea, Mastixia caudatilimba, Mastixia congylos, Mastixia cuspidata, Mastixia eugenioides, Mastixia euonymoides, Mastixia glauca, Mastixia kaniensis, Mastixia macrocarpa, Mastixia montana, Mastixia nimalii, Mastixia octandra, Mastixia parviflora, Mastixia pentandra, Mastixia rostrata, Mastixia tetrandra, Mastixia tetrapetala, Mastixia trichophylla, Mastixia trichotoma, Mastixia microcarpa, Nyssa aquatica, Nyssa bifida, Nyssa biflora, Nyssa javanica, Nyssa ogeche, Nyssa sinensis, Nyssa sylvatica, Nyssa talamancana, Nyssa ursina,
References
William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:271926-1: Based on the initial data import