Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
tenella
ID:
891552

Status:
valid

Authors:
Renvoize

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 37: 323 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890887

Common Names

  • Plagiantha tenella
  • Tenella Plagiantha
  • Tenella Feather Grass

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Description

Plagiantha tenella (also called Small-flowered plagiantha, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Europe and Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Plagiantha tenella is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plagiantha tenella is a small, white or yellowish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Plagiantha tenella can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found it best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Plagiantha tenella

Plagiantha tenella can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Plagiantha tenella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plagiantha tenella?

Plagiantha tenella

What is the common name of Plagiantha tenella?

Tenellous Feathergrass

Where is Plagiantha tenella native to?

Mexico and Central America

Species in the Plagiantha 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

Stephen Andrew Renvoize (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renvoize' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:201005-2: 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].