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Polianthes Tuberosa
Polianthes tuberosa
Polianthes Tuberosa (Polianthes tuberosa) is catalogued under the Asparagaceae family in the genus Polianthes, and ships from Java & Sumatra, Indonesia at $5.00 USD per plant FOB, export grade A+. The supplier's listing records grade Tuberose. Catalogue acclimatization difficulty is rated Beginner.
Agave amica (Medik.) Thiede & Govaerts Β· Asparagaceae
The accepted name in the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy, the plant taxonomic backbone.
Published in the catalogue as Polianthes tuberosa β a name the backbone now treats as a synonym of the accepted one above.
Protologue citation: Phytotaxa 306: 237 (2017)
A protologue is the original description of a species. It provides the naming context and diagnostic characters to compare when checking a plantβs identity. Other studies address their own research questions; their findings need to be read in that context before applying them to cultivation or the offered stock.
- Salicylic acid improves water relations delaying senescence and inhibiting stem-end bacterial growth to increase vase life in cut flower stems of tuberose (Agave amica) β Vegetos (2026)
- INDUCTION OF VARIABILITY USING CHEMICAL MUTAGENS IN TUBEROSE (AGAVE AMICA L.) CV. PRAJWAL β Plant Archives (2026)
- Nutraceutical and pharmacological perspectives of Tuberose, Agave amica (Medik.): Insights into its bioactive phytoconstituents β Annals of Phytomedicine An International Journal (2026)
Taxonomy from the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy, retrieved 2026-10-22. Open the backbone record.
Rated Beginner from the catalogue category and display name alone. Ask the supplier for the stock-specific acclimatization protocol for this consignment before ordering.
Cultivation & Characteristics: Polianthes Tuberosa
Tuberose grows from bulbs and produces tall spikes of waxy white flowers with an intensely sweet evening fragrance. grow in full sun to bright light, use fertile well-draining soil after arrival, water deeply when the top layer begins to dry, and feed during active growth and flowering. Shipping &.
Botanical and ethnobotanical information on this page is provided for horticultural reference only. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
International Trade Compliance & Regulatory Guidance
Catalog regulatory tags represent informational screening indicators only and do not constitute an advance permit, clearance, or government certification. Import requirements vary by taxon, consignment volume, and destination authority; buyers should confirm requirements with their destination plant health agency or our export desk prior to order.
USDA APHIS Guidance (7 CFR 319.37)
Screening reflects general admissibility guidelines under USDA APHIS regulations. Actual entry requirements depend on current taxon manuals, port routing (such as PIS Miami, JFK, LAX), and permit category (PPQ 587). Buyer must verify applicable permit and labeling requirements with USDA APHIS or our export desk before ordering.
Indonesian Agricultural Quarantine (Barantan)
Consignments must be submitted for PPK (Pemeriksaan Karantina Tumbuhan) inspection by Badan Karantina Indonesia prior to export dispatch. Phytosanitary certificates are issued only upon successful official examination; catalog tags are screening indicators and do not constitute an advance certificate guarantee.
EU TRACES-NT & CHED-PP (Reg 2016/2031)
European Union plant health directives require CHED-PP pre-notification in TRACES-NT and arrival through designated Border Control Posts (such as AMS or FRA). Importers should confirm current high-risk lists, quarantine status, and member state rules before ordering.
Nursery grade source: Supplier classification at the nursery. The Tuberose grade is the supplier's record for this SKU, quoted as published.
Export Packaging & Root Preservation Standard
Growing guidance & dispatch checks
Stock enquiry: no source-backed care profile is available for this SKU. Nursery conditions describe the offered stock, not measured species tolerances. Inspect roots and foliage on arrival, document concerns, and ask the export desk for stock-specific watering and acclimatization advice.
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