Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
rubriscapum
ID:
457453

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
ksu

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Bot. 8: 159 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456785

Common Names

  • Tapeinosperma rubriscapum
  • Rubriscapum Tapeinosperma
  • Tapeinosperma of Rubriscapum

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Description

Tapeinosperma rubriscapum (also called Rubriscapum 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 rubriscapum is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tapeinosperma rubriscapum has small, yellow 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 rubriscapum can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division of the rhizomes is best done in the spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be divided into pieces with at least one growing point and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Tapeinosperma rubriscapum

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

Tapeinosperma rubriscapum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tapeinosperma rubriscapum?

Tapeinosperma rubriscapum

What is the common name of Tapeinosperma rubriscapum?

Red-scaped Tapeinosperma

What is the natural habitat of Tapeinosperma rubriscapum?

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,