Tapirira — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Tapirira recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Tapirira guianensis
Tapirira guianensis
Family: Annonaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a sunny position. Young plants grow away quickly and can easily reach a height of 3 metres within 2 years. A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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Tapirira mexicana
Tapirira mexicana
Family: Anacardiaceae
Cultivation
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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Tapirira obtusa
Tapirira obtusa
Family: Anacardiaceae
Cultivation
Grows best in a sunny position. A moderately fast-growing tree, able to reach a height of around 2.5 metres within 2 years from seed. A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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Tapirira rubrinervis
Tapirira rubrinervis
Family: Anacardiaceae
Cultivation
A plant of moderate elevations in the tropics, generally found at elevations from 250 - 2,000 metres. A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required
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