Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
tenuis
ID:
876253

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Presl) Hitchc. & Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 18: 334 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875588

Common Names

  • Ichnanthus Tenuis
  • Tenuis Ichnanthus
  • Ichnanthus Tenuis Plant

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Description

Ichnanthus tenuis (also called 'Tenuis Ichnanthus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ichnanthus tenuis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ichnanthus tenuis is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ichnanthus tenuis is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow-growing and can take up to two years to flower.

Where to Find Ichnanthus tenuis

Ichnanthus tenuis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Ichnanthus tenuis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ichnanthus tenuis?

Ichnanthus tenuis

What is the family of Ichnanthus tenuis?

Asteraceae

Where is Ichnanthus tenuis found?

Brazil

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

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
Mary Agnes Chase (1869-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chase' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:127562-2: 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].