Status:
valid
Authors:
(McVaugh) Morin
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 2: 398 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913481
Common Names
- Nemacladus tenuis
- Tenuis Nemacladus
- Nemacladus Tenuis
Description
Nemacladus tenuis (also called Slender Nemacladus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to western North America. It typically grows to a height of 10-30 cm and has a stem diameter of up to 1 cm. Its leaves are simple and its flowers are white or yellow. It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Nemacladus tenuis is a species of flowering plant native to California. It is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of essential oils.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Nemacladus tenuis var. tenuis
Nemacladus tenuis var. aliformis Morin
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nemacladus tenuis is white with yellowish-green stripes. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nemacladus tenuis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division is best done in early spring when the plant is actively growing. The plant should be carefully dug up and divided into smaller sections, each with at least one growing point. The divisions should then be replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Nemacladus tenuis
Nemacladus tenuis can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Nevada.
Nemacladus tenuis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nemacladus tenuis?
Nemacladus tenuis
What is the common name of Nemacladus tenuis?
Slender nemacladus
What is the natural habitat of Nemacladus tenuis?
Grasslands of western North America
Species in the Nemacladus genus
Nemacladus glanduliferus,
Nemacladus capillaris,
Nemacladus rigidus,
Nemacladus ramosissimus,
Nemacladus montanus,
Nemacladus longiflorus,
Nemacladus gracilis,
Nemacladus interior,
Nemacladus pinnatifidus,
Nemacladus rubescens,
Nemacladus twisselmannii,
Nemacladus sigmoideus,
Nemacladus secundiflorus,
Nemacladus australis,
Nemacladus calcaratus,
Nemacladus californicus,
Nemacladus orientalis,
Nemacladus tenuis,
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica,
Adenophora brevidiscifera,
Adenophora capillaris,
Adenophora changaica,
Adenophora coelestis,
Adenophora contracta,
Adenophora cordifolia,
Adenophora divaricata,
Adenophora elata,
Adenophora fusifolia,
Adenophora gmelinii,
Adenophora golubinzevaeana,
Adenophora grandiflora,
Adenophora hatsushimae,
Adenophora himalayana,
Adenophora hubeiensis,
Adenophora izuensis,
Adenophora jacutica,
Adenophora jasionifolia,
Adenophora khasiana,
Adenophora lamarkii,
Adenophora liliifolia,
Adenophora liliifolioides,
Adenophora lobophylla,
Adenophora longipedicellata,
Adenophora maximowicziana,
Adenophora micrantha,
Adenophora morrisonensis,
Adenophora nikoensis,
Adenophora ningxianica,
Adenophora palustris,
Adenophora pereskiifolia,
Adenophora petiolata,
Adenophora pinifolia,
Adenophora polyantha,
Adenophora potaninii,
Adenophora probatovae,
Adenophora remotidens,
Adenophora remotiflora,
Adenophora rupestris,
Adenophora rupincola,
Adenophora sinensis,
Adenophora stenanthina,
Adenophora stenophylla,
Adenophora stricta,
Adenophora sublata,
Adenophora takedai,
Adenophora tashiroi,
Adenophora taurica,
Adenophora trachelioides,