Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
ligulifolium
ID:
457471

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 33: 107 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456803

Common Names

  • Tapeinosperma ligulifolium
  • Ligulate-Leaved Tapeinosperma
  • Tapeinosperma

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Description

Tapeinosperma ligulifolium (also called Ligulifolium Tapeinosperma, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Zingiberaceae. It is a small herbaceous perennial plant, growing to a height of 0.3–0.5 m. It is native to the island of Babeldaob, Palau, where it grows in the understory of moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tapeinosperma ligulifolium 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 ligulifolium has small, white flowers and its seeds are small, black and glossy. Its seedlings have a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tapeinosperma ligulifolium 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 ligulifolium

Tapeinosperma ligulifolium can be found in tropical Africa, from Nigeria to Angola.

Tapeinosperma ligulifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tapeinosperma ligulifolium?

Tapeinosperma ligulifolium

What is the common name of Tapeinosperma ligulifolium?

Ligulate-leaved Tapeinosperma

What is the natural habitat of Tapeinosperma ligulifolium?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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,