Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenella
ID:
846002

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) Coss. & Durieu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Expl. Sci. Algérie 2: 97 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845337

Common Names

  • Airopsis tenella
  • Slender Airopsis
  • Tenella Airopsis

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Description

Airopsis tenella (also called Delicate Airopsis, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to South America. It has small, lance-shaped leaves and grows in dry, sandy soils. It is commonly found in grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Airopsis tenella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Airopsis tenella has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are arranged in a rosette.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Airopsis tenella can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH levels and can be grown in clay soils. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Airopsis tenella

Airopsis tenella can be found in dry, open areas in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and North Africa.

Airopsis tenella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Airopsis tenella?

Airopsis tenella

What is the natural habitat of Airopsis tenella?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

What are the common uses of Airopsis tenella?

Medicinal, ornamental, and forage

Species in the Airopsis genus

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Michel Charles Durieu de Maisonneuve (1796-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Durieu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:386974-1: 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].