Status:
valid
Authors:
(Conert) N.P.Barker & H.P.Linder
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 97: 352 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922833
Common Names
- Tenaxia Guillarmodiae
- Guillarmodiae Tenaxia
- Guillarmodiae Needle Palm
Description
Tenaxia guillarmodiae (also called Guillarmod's 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 guillarmodiae is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate homes and gardens. It is also used in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is known for its bright, colorful flowers and its ability to tolerate low light conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tenaxia guillarmodiae 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tenaxia guillarmodiae is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in spring or early summer and should be rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Tenaxia guillarmodiae
Tenaxia guillarmodiae can be found in Peru.
Species in the Tenaxia 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
Nigel P. Barker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Barker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77111691-1: 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].