Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
amosense
ID:
456698

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
ksu

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
J. Agric. Trop. Bot. Appl. 11: 102 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456030

Common Names

  • Tapeinosperma Amosense
  • Amosense Orchid
  • Amosense Lipstick Orchid

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Description

Tapeinosperma amosense (also called African Mahogany, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to tropical Africa. It has a straight trunk and a dense, rounded crown. It grows in moist, lowland forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Tapeinosperma amosense is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. The timber is used for construction, furniture, and other woodworking projects. It is also used for fuel and as a source of tannin.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tapeinosperma amosense is yellow-orange and fragrant. The seed is a small, dark brown nut and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tapeinosperma amosense is a tropical rainforest tree native to the islands of New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Tapeinosperma amosense

Tapeinosperma amosense can be found in tropical rainforests in South America.

Tapeinosperma amosense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tapeinosperma amosense?

Tapeinosperma amosense

What is the common name of Tapeinosperma amosense?

Amos's Tapeinosperma

What is the habitat of Tapeinosperma amosense?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Tapeinosperma genus

Tapeinosperma acutangulum, Tapeinosperma canalense, Tapeinosperma campanula, Tapeinosperma borneense, Tapeinosperma babucense, Tapeinosperma aragoense, Tapeinosperma ampliflorum, Tapeinosperma amplexicaule, Tapeinosperma alatum, Tapeinosperma chloranthum, Tapeinosperma amosense, Tapeinosperma capitatum, Tapeinosperma robustum, Tapeinosperma pulchellum, Tapeinosperma psaladense, Tapeinosperma rubriscapum, Tapeinosperma pauciflorum, Tapeinosperma pancheri, Tapeinosperma pachycaulum, Tapeinosperma oblongifolium, Tapeinosperma nitidum, Tapeinosperma netor, Tapeinosperma nectandroides, Tapeinosperma multipunctatum, Tapeinosperma wagapense, Tapeinosperma rubidum, Tapeinosperma whitei, Tapeinosperma ligulifolium, Tapeinosperma vieillardii, Tapeinosperma vestitum, Tapeinosperma tenue, Tapeinosperma squarrosum, Tapeinosperma sessilifolium, Tapeinosperma scrobiculatum, Tapeinosperma schlechteri, Tapeinosperma commutatum, Tapeinosperma colnettianum, Tapeinosperma clethroides, Tapeinosperma clavatum, Tapeinosperma minutum, Tapeinosperma cuspidatum, Tapeinosperma grandiflorum, Tapeinosperma lenormandii, Tapeinosperma lecardii, Tapeinosperma laurifolium, Tapeinosperma laeve, Tapeinosperma koghiense, Tapeinosperma kajewskii, Tapeinosperma greenwoodii, Tapeinosperma cristobalense,

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,