Status:
valid
Authors:
Maguire & Steyerm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 32: 359 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413889
Common Names
- Long-flowered Tapeinostemon
- Tapeinostemon longiflorum
- Tapeinostemon
Synonyms
- Tapeinostemon longiflorum longiflorum [unknown]
Description
Tapeinostemon longiflorum (also called Long-flowered Tapeinostemon, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in wet, sandy soils and wet meadows. It has small, white flowers that are arranged in a capitulum shape and are surrounded by four petals.
Uses & Benefits
Tapeinostemon longiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Tapeinostemon longiflorus var. australis Maguire & Steyerm.
Tapeinostemon longiflorus var. longiflorus
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tapeinostemon longiflorum are yellow and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tapeinostemon longiflorum is a perennial herb native to Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden.
Where to Find Tapeinostemon longiflorum
Tapeinostemon longiflorum is native to Central and South America.
Tapeinostemon longiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tapeinostemon longiflorum?
Tapeinostemon longiflorum
What is the family of Tapeinostemon longiflorum?
Euphorbiaceae
What is the common name of Tapeinostemon longiflorum?
Long-flowered Tapeinostemon
Species in the Tapeinostemon genus
Species in the Gentianaceae family
Adenolisianthus arboreus,
Anthocleista amplexicaulis,
Anthocleista djalonensis,
Anthocleista grandiflora,
Anthocleista inermis,
Anthocleista laxiflora,
Anthocleista liebrechtsiana,
Anthocleista longifolia,
Anthocleista madagascariensis,
Anthocleista microphylla,
Anthocleista nobilis,
Anthocleista obanensis,
Anthocleista procera,
Anthocleista scandens,
Anthocleista schweinfurthii,
Anthocleista vogelii,
Anthocleista potalioides,
Aripuana cullmaniorum,
Bartonia paniculata,
Bartonia verna,
Bartonia virginica,
Bisgoeppertia robustior,
Bisgoeppertia gracilis,
Bisgoeppertia scandens,
Blackstonia acuminata,
Blackstonia grandiflora,
Blackstonia imperfoliata,
Blackstonia perfoliata,
Calolisianthus amplissimus,
Calolisianthus pedunculatus,
Canscora alata,
Canscora andrographioides,
Canscora concanensis,
Canscora diffusa,
Canscora heteroclita,
Canscora macrocalyx,
Canscora pauciflora,
Canscora perfoliata,
Canscora roxburghii,
Canscora schultesii,
Canscora stricta,
Canscora bidoupensis,
Canscora bhatiana,
Canscora shrirangiana,
Canscora ciathula,
Canscora tetraptera,
Celiantha bella,
Celiantha chimantensis,
Celiantha imthurniana,
Centaurium ameghinoi,