Viviania tenuicaulis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuicaulis
ID:
423019
Status:
valid
Authors:
Barnéoud
Source:
ksu
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 1: 402 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422351
Common Names
- Viviania tenuicaulis
- Slender-stalked Viviania
- Thin-stalked Viviania
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- Araeoandra tenuicaulis (Barnéoud) Lefor [unknown]
Description
Viviania tenuicaulis (also called Tenuicaulis, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Viviania tenuicaulis is used as a ground cover or ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used to help control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viviania tenuicaulis has small, white flowers with a yellow center and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viviania tenuicaulis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Viviania tenuicaulis
Viviania tenuicaulis is native to Mexico and can be found in moist forests and meadows.
Viviania tenuicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viviania tenuicaulis?
Viviania tenuicaulis
What type of plant is Viviania tenuicaulis?
Herb
Where is Viviania tenuicaulis native to?
Mexico
Species in the Viviania genus
Species in the Francoaceae family
Balbisia calycina, Balbisia aphanifolia, Balbisia gracilis, Balbisia integrifolia, Balbisia meyeniana, Balbisia microphylla, Balbisia miniata, Balbisia peduncularis, Balbisia stitchkinii, Balbisia verticillata, Balbisia calycina, Bersama abyssinica, Bersama lucens, Bersama palustris, Bersama swinnyi, Bersama swynnertonii, Bersama tysoniana, Bersama yangambiensis, Francoa appendiculata, Greyia flanaganii, Greyia radlkoferi, Greyia sutherlandii, Melianthus comosus, Melianthus dregeanus, Melianthus major, Melianthus pectinatus, Melianthus villosus, Melianthus elongatus, Rhynchotheca spinosa, Viviania linostigma, Viviania ovata, Viviania tenuicaulis, Viviania elegans, Viviania marifolia,
References
François Marius Barnéoud (b.1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barnéoud' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:266263-2: Based on the initial data import