Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lujai
ID:
408528

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 5: 101 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407860

Common Names

  • Tapura lujai
  • Lujai Tapura
  • Lujai White Cedar

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Description

Tapura lujai (also called Lujai's Tapura, Lujai's False Cypress, and Lujai's White Cedar, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous shrub native to the northern hemisphere. It has a pyramidal shape with dense, bright green foliage. It is typically found in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade, and is often used as a hedge or ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Tapura lujai is used as an ornamental plant, for its foliage and for its edible fruits. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tapura lujai is a small, white, unisexual flower. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tapura lujai is a small tree or shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Tapura lujai

Tapura lujai is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Tapura lujai FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tapura lujai?

Tapura lujai

What is the common name of Tapura lujai?

Lujai's tapura

What is the growth habit of Tapura lujai?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a large, upright, banana-like trunk

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,