Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aureocephala
ID:
923514

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.G.Anderson) N.P.Barker & H.P.Linder

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 97: 351 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922849

Common Names

  • Tenaxia Aureocephala
  • Aureocephala Tenaxia
  • Aureocephala Needle Palm

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Description

Tenaxia aureocephala (also called Golden-headed Tenaxia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Chile. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and grows in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tenaxia aureocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tenaxia aureocephala has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a panicle. The seeds are small, black, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are linear and hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tenaxia aureocephala is an epiphytic plant, meaning it grows on other plants. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Tenaxia aureocephala

Tenaxia aureocephala can be found in Peru.

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

Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.
John Graham Anderson (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.G.Anderson' in the authors string.
Nigel P. Barker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Barker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77111686-1: 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].