Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
laeve
ID:
457500

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
ksu

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 5: 531 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456832

Common Names

  • Tapeinosperma laeve
  • Smooth Tapeinosperma
  • Tapeinosperma Laeve

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Description

Tapeinosperma laeve (also called ‘Smooth 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 Africa and grows in lowland rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Tapeinosperma laeve 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 laeve has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tapeinosperma laeve 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 laeve

Tapeinosperma laeve is native to Southeast Asia, from India to Indonesia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Tapeinosperma laeve FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tapeinosperma laeve?

Tapeinosperma laeve

What is the common name of Tapeinosperma laeve?

Laeve Tapeinosperma

What is the natural habitat of Tapeinosperma laeve?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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,