Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tenella
ID:
459821

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) A.Heller

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Muhlenbergia 1: 5 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459153

Common Names

  • Tonella tenella
  • Tenella Tonella
  • Tenella's Tonella

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Description

Tonella tenella (also called Tiny Tonella, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a single stem with small, oval leaves and small, two-lipped flowers with four petals. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Tonella tenella is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering period and is known for its bright, colorful flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tonella tenella has small, white flowers with long, thin petals. The flowers are borne on a thin, wiry stem. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tonella tenella is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Tonella tenella

Tonella tenella is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Tonella tenella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tonella tenella?

Tonella tenella

What is the common name of Tonella tenella?

Tiny Tonella

Where is Tonella tenella found?

Tonella tenella is found in Southeast Asia.

Species in the Tonella genus

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Amos Arthur Heller (1867-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Heller' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:255043-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].