Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
tenuis
ID:
339548

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) R.S.Rao

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Maharashtra Vidnyan Mandir Patrika 6(2): 53 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000338880

Common Names

  • Tenuis Amischotolype
  • Graceful Amischotolype
  • Graceful Wild Ginger

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Synonyms

  • Buforrestia tenuis C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Forrestia africana K.Schum. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Forrestia lescrauwaetii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Forrestia preussii K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Forrestia tenuis (C.B.Clarke) Benth. [unknown]
  • Forrestia africana K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Amischotolype tenuis (also called 'Slender Amischotolype', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Australia. It grows to a height of about 2 meters and has small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Amischotolype tenuis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, abdominal pain, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amischotolype tenuis has small white flowers with five petals. The fruits are small, round, and black when ripe. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amischotolype tenuis is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or autumn when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a light soil mix and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Amischotolype tenuis

Amischotolype tenuis is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Amischotolype tenuis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amischotolype tenuis?

Amischotolype tenuis

What is the family of Amischotolype tenuis?

Zingiberaceae

What is the common name of Amischotolype tenuis?

Slender Amischotolype

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-219152: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Rolla Seshagiri Rao (1921-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Rao' in the authors string.