Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
capitatum
ID:
456706

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Mez

Source:
ksu

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 236: 165 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456038

Common Names

  • Tapeinosperma Capitatum
  • Capitatum Orchid
  • Capitatum Lipstick Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Tapeinosperma cephalophorum Gillespie [unknown]
  • Tapeinosperma punctatum Gillespie [unknown]
  • Ardisia capitata A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Tapeinosperma capitatum (also called 'Capped Sea-grape', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygonaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. This plant typically grows in coastal areas, such as beaches, sand dunes, and coral reefs.

Uses & Benefits

Tapeinosperma capitatum is used as a medicinal plant, for its ornamental value, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tapeinosperma capitatum 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 capitatum 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 capitatum

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

Tapeinosperma capitatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tapeinosperma capitatum?

Tapeinosperma capitatum

What is the common name of Tapeinosperma capitatum?

Headed Tapeinosperma

What is the habitat of Tapeinosperma capitatum?

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,

References

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:590073-1: Based on the initial data import