Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
guianensis
ID:
407692

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane : 126 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407024

Common Names

  • Guianensis Tapura
  • Guianensis Indian Almond
  • Guianensis Indian Walnut

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Synonyms

  • Rohria petioliflora Willd. [unknown]
  • Rohria schreberi J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Rohria tapura J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Chailletia sessiliflora DC. [unknown]
  • Tapura cucullata Benth. [unknown]
  • Tapura negrensis Suess. [unknown]

Description

Tapura guianensis (also called Tapura, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Clusiaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It typically grows in tropical rainforests, and is found at elevations up to 1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Tapura guianensis is used to make furniture, flooring, and musical instruments. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tapura guianensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tapura guianensis is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, disease-free plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Tapura guianensis

Tapura guianensis is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Tapura guianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tapura guianensis?

Tapura guianensis

What is the family of Tapura guianensis?

Clusiaceae

What is the common name of Tapura guianensis?

Guiana Ironwood

Species in the Dichapetalaceae family

Dichapetalum neglectum, Dichapetalum acuminatum, Dichapetalum affine, Dichapetalum alaotrense, Dichapetalum albidum, Dichapetalum altescandens, Dichapetalum angolense, Dichapetalum arachnoideum, Dichapetalum arenarium, Dichapetalum asplundeanum, Dichapetalum axillare, Dichapetalum bangii, Dichapetalum barbatum, Dichapetalum barbosae, Dichapetalum barteri, Dichapetalum beilschmiedioides, Dichapetalum bellum, Dichapetalum berendinae, Dichapetalum bernalii, Dichapetalum bocageanum, Dichapetalum bodyi, Dichapetalum bojeri, Dichapetalum braunii, Dichapetalum brenesii, Dichapetalum bullatum, Dichapetalum chalotii, Dichapetalum chlorinum, Dichapetalum choristilum, Dichapetalum coelhoi, Dichapetalum congoense, Dichapetalum crassifolium, Dichapetalum cymosum, Dichapetalum cymulosum, Dichapetalum deflexum, Dichapetalum dewevrei, Dichapetalum dewildei, Dichapetalum dictyospermum, Dichapetalum discolor, Dichapetalum donnell-smithii, Dichapetalum edule, Dichapetalum eickii, Dichapetalum fadenii, Dichapetalum filicaule, Dichapetalum findouense, Dichapetalum foreroi, Dichapetalum froesii, Dichapetalum fructuosum, Dichapetalum gabonense, Dichapetalum gassitae, Dichapetalum gelonioides,