Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Rich.) N.P.Barker & H.P.Linder
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 97: 352 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922595
Common Names
- Tenaxia subulata
- Subulata Tenaxia
- Subulata Tenaxia Plant
Description
Tenaxia subulata (also called Awl-Leaved 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 subulata 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 subulata are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tenaxia subulata is a perennial herb that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 20°C. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The plant can be divided into several smaller clumps and planted in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Tenaxia subulata
Tenaxia subulata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
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:77111693-1: 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].