Turpinia paucijuga - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Crossosomatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paucijuga
ID:
455401
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lundell
Source:
ksu
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Wrightia 5: 249 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454733
Common Names
- Turpinia paucijuga
- Few-leaved Turpinia
- Few-leaved Holly
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Turpinia paucijuga (also called Few-flowered Turpinia, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is found in moist soils in areas with partial shade. The plant has long, narrow leaves and produces small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Turpinia paucijuga has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments including fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Turpinia paucijuga has small white flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Turpinia paucijuga is a small shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Turpinia paucijuga
Turpinia paucijuga is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.
Turpinia paucijuga FAQ
What is the scientific name of Turpinia paucijuga?
Turpinia paucijuga
What is the family of Turpinia paucijuga?
Lauraceae
What is the natural habitat of Turpinia paucijuga?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Turpinia genus
Species in the Staphyleaceae family
Dalrympelea pomifera, Dalrympelea trifoliata, Dalrympelea stipulacea, Dalrympelea sphaerocarpa, Dalrympelea nitida, Dalrympelea calciphila, Dalrympelea borneensis, Dalrympelea grandis, Staphylea colchica, Staphylea pinnata, Staphylea bolanderi, Staphylea trifolia, Staphylea bumalda, Staphylea campanulata, Staphylea forrestii, Staphylea shweliensis, Staphylea holocarpa, Staphylea pringlei, Staphylea yuanjiangensis, Staphylea tricornuta, Staphylea insignis, Staphylea japonica, Staphylea affinis, Staphylea megaphylla, Staphylea macrosperma, Staphylea indochinensis, Staphylea cochinchinensis, Staphylea formosana, Staphylea arguta, Staphylea ternata, Staphylea subsessilifolia, Turpinia picardae, Turpinia pentandra, Turpinia paucijuga, Turpinia malabarica, Turpinia doanii, Turpinia brachypetala, Turpinia hatuyenensis, Turpinia occidentalis, Turpinia parvifoliola, Turpinia montana, Turpinia simplicifolia,
References
Cyrus Longworth Lundell (1907-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lundell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:259167-2: Based on the initial data import