Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
pachycaulum
ID:
457457

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.C.Stone & Whitmore

Source:
ksu

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 8: 3 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456789

Common Names

  • Tapeinosperma pachycaulum
  • Pachycaulum Tapeinosperma
  • Tapeinosperma of Pachycaulum

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Description

Tapeinosperma pachycaulum (also called Pachycaulum 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 pachycaulum 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 pachycaulum has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tapeinosperma pachycaulum 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 pachycaulum

Tapeinosperma pachycaulum is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Sudan and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Tapeinosperma pachycaulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tapeinosperma pachycaulum?

Tapeinosperma pachycaulum

What is the common name of Tapeinosperma pachycaulum?

Thick-stemmed Tapeinosperma

What is the natural habitat of Tapeinosperma pachycaulum?

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,

References

Benjamin Clemens Stone (1933-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.C.Stone' in the authors string.
Timothy Charles Whitmore (1935-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Whitmore' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:590107-1: Based on the initial data import