Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
tro
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 25: 651 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269703
Common Names
- Pennelii Tapeinosperma
- Pennelii Locoweed
- Pennelii Milkvetch
Description
Tapeinosperma pennelii (also called the Pennel's Tapeinosperma, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the Philippines. It has a slender stem, with a crown of small, white flowers. It is found in humid, tropical forests, typically at elevations of 1000-2000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Tapeinosperma pennelii is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fatigue, anemia, and other ailments. It is also used as an herbal supplement to boost the immune system and improve digestion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tapeinosperma pennelii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tapeinosperma pennelii is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers sunny, dry conditions and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings or by collecting and sowing the seeds.
Where to Find Tapeinosperma pennelii
Tapeinosperma pennelii is native to the western United States and is found in California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.
Tapeinosperma pennelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tapeinosperma pennelii?
Tapeinosperma pennelii
What is the common name of Tapeinosperma pennelii?
Pennel's Tapeinosperma
What is the natural habitat of Tapeinosperma pennelii?
Dry, rocky areas
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,