Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
disticha
ID:
923272

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) N.P.Barker & H.P.Linder

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 97: 352 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922607

Common Names

  • Tenaxia disticha
  • Disticha Tenaxia
  • Disticha Tenaxia Plant

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Description

Tenaxia disticha (also called Two-Rowed Tenaxia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It has long, grass-like leaves and grows in dense clumps. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tenaxia disticha is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak in exposed areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tenaxia disticha are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tenaxia disticha is a perennial herb native to Africa. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the plant.

Where to Find Tenaxia disticha

Tenaxia disticha is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and heathlands.

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' 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:77111689-1: 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].