Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
ksu
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 88: 398 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456840
Common Names
- Tapeinosperma glandulosum
- Glandular Tapeinosperma
- Tapeinosperma Glandulosum
Description
Tapeinosperma glandulosum (also called ‘Glandular Tapeinosperma’, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree with a rounded crown, reaching up to 10 m in height. It has a greyish-brown bark and elliptic-oblong leaves. It is native to tropical America and grows in lowland rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Tapeinosperma glandulosum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tapeinosperma glandulosum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tapeinosperma glandulosum is a small, evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Where to Find Tapeinosperma glandulosum
Tapeinosperma glandulosum is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Tapeinosperma glandulosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tapeinosperma glandulosum?
Tapeinosperma glandulosum
What is the family of Tapeinosperma glandulosum?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Tapeinosperma glandulosum?
Glandular Aster
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,