Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Species:
fissilabrum
ID:
569223

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 55: 435 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568555

Common Names

  • Tapeinochilos fissilabrum
  • Fissilabrum Climbing Lily
  • Climbing Lily

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Description

Tapeinochilos fissilabrum (also called Fissured Tapeinochilos, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, tropical forests, and can reach heights of up to 2 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Tapeinochilos fissilabrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tapeinochilos fissilabrum is a white, star-shaped bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, spindly, and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tapeinochilos fissilabrum can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. Division of the rhizomes should be done in late spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud per section. The sections should then be planted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Tapeinochilos fissilabrum

Tapeinochilos fissilabrum is native to tropical regions of Africa, including Angola, Cameroon, and Congo.

Tapeinochilos fissilabrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tapeinochilos fissilabrum?

Tapeinochilos fissilabrum

What are the common names of Tapeinochilos fissilabrum?

Fissured Tapeinochilos

What is the natural habitat of Tapeinochilos fissilabrum?

Dry woods, thickets, and roadsides

Species in the Costaceae family

Chamaecostus congestiflorus, Chamaecostus curcumoides, Chamaecostus cuspidatus, Chamaecostus fragilis, Chamaecostus fusiformis, Chamaecostus lanceolatus, Chamaecostus subsessilis, Chamaecostus acaulis, Costus acanthocephalus, Costus acreanus, Costus adolphi-friderici, Costus afer, Costus allenii, Costus amazonicus, Costus arabicus, Costus asplundii, Costus asteranthus, Costus barbatus, Costus beckii, Costus bicolor, Costus bracteatus, Costus chartaceus, Costus chrysocephalus, Costus claviger, Costus clemensae, Costus comosus, Costus cordatus, Costus cupreifolius, Costus curvibracteatus, Costus dendrophilus, Costus dinklagei, Costus dirzoi, Costus dubius, Costus erythrocoryne, Costus erythrophyllus, Costus erythrothyrsus, Costus fortalezae, Costus gabonensis, Costus geothyrsus, Costus giganteus, Costus glaucus, Costus guanaiensis, Costus juruanus, Costus laevis, Costus lasius, Costus lateriflorus, Costus ledermannii, Costus leucanthus, Costus ligularis, Costus lima,

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