Status:
valid
Authors:
Mez
Source:
ksu
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 236: 164 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456817
Common Names
- Tapeinosperma clavatum
- Clavate Tapeinosperma
- Tapeinosperma Clavatum
Description
Tapeinosperma clavatum (also called Tapeinosperma, among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen climber native to India. It grows in moist, tropical forests and has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, round, yellowish-green fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Tapeinosperma clavatum is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to make a type of dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tapeinosperma clavatum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, round seed pods. The seedlings have a tuft of small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tapeinosperma clavatum is a tropical tree species native to the rainforests of South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light and water.
Where to Find Tapeinosperma clavatum
Tapeinosperma clavatum can be found in tropical Africa, from Nigeria to Angola.
Tapeinosperma clavatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tapeinosperma clavatum?
Tapeinosperma clavatum
What is the common name of Tapeinosperma clavatum?
Clavate Tapeinosperma
What is the family of Tapeinosperma clavatum?
Annonaceae
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,