Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
tenuis
ID:
361775

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
ksu

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Publ. Bur. Sci. Gov. Lab. 35: 92 (1905 publ. 1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361107

Common Names

  • Lepidagathis Tenuis
  • Tenuis Lepidagathis
  • Lepidagathis Tenu

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Description

Lepidagathis tenuis (also called Slender Lepidagathis, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small white flowers. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar and is found in wet grasslands, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidagathis tenuis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a container plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidagathis tenuis has small, white flowers with yellowish centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidagathis tenuis can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Lepidagathis tenuis

Lepidagathis tenuis is native to India and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Lepidagathis tenuis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidagathis tenuis?

Lepidagathis tenuis

What are the common names of Lepidagathis tenuis?

Tenuis Lepidagathis, Tenuis Lepidagathis-grass

What is the growth habit of Lepidagathis tenuis?

It is a perennial grass with a clumping growth habit.

Species in the Lepidagathis genus

Lepidagathis spinosa, Lepidagathis walkeriana, Lepidagathis spicifer, Lepidagathis backeri, Lepidagathis bandraensis, Lepidagathis barberi, Lepidagathis billardiereana, Lepidagathis ceylainca, Lepidagathis brevispica, Lepidagathis armata, Lepidagathis cambodiana, Lepidagathis cataractae, Lepidagathis alopecuroides, Lepidagathis angustifolia, Lepidagathis anobrya, Lepidagathis appendiculata, Lepidagathis chariensis, Lepidagathis amaranthoides, Lepidagathis dulcis, Lepidagathis epacridea, Lepidagathis eriocephala, Lepidagathis eucephala, Lepidagathis eugeniifolia, Lepidagathis dispar, Lepidagathis fischeri, Lepidagathis staurogynoides, Lepidagathis falcata, Lepidagathis chlorostachya, Lepidagathis cinerea, Lepidagathis clarkei, Lepidagathis clavata, Lepidagathis cristata, Lepidagathis dissimilis, Lepidagathis dahomensis, Lepidagathis collina, Lepidagathis palawanensis, Lepidagathis pallescens, Lepidagathis papuana, Lepidagathis parviflora, Lepidagathis psilantha, Lepidagathis peniculifera, Lepidagathis plantaginea, Lepidagathis pobeguinii, Lepidagathis tenuis, Lepidagathis glandulosa, Lepidagathis thorelii, Lepidagathis thymifolia, Lepidagathis thyrsiflora, Lepidagathis tisserantii, Lepidagathis oubanguiensis,

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:52123-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.