Trichanthecium tenerium - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenerium
ID:
1544163
Status:
valid
Authors:
Xanthos
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 75(1)-11: 1 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025084
Common Names
- Trichanthecium tenerium
- Tender Trichanthecium
- Trichanthecium
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Trichanthecium tenerium (also called Trichanthecium tenerum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It grows in moist, shady areas and has leathery, oval-shaped leaves with a glossy green upper surface and a paler green underside. The flowers are small, white, and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Trichanthecium tenerium is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower. It is also used to make wreaths and other decorations.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trichanthecium tenerium is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trichanthecium tenerium is an epiphytic bromeliad native to the rainforests of Central America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining medium such as orchid bark. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Trichanthecium tenerium
Trichanthecium tenerium is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Trichanthecium tenerium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichanthecium tenerium?
Trichanthecium tenerium
What type of plant is Trichanthecium tenerium?
Trichanthecium tenerium is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.
Where is Trichanthecium tenerium found?
Trichanthecium tenerium is found in Central and South America.
Species in the Trichanthecium genus
Trichanthecium parvifolium, Trichanthecium schwackeanum, Trichanthecium cyanescens, Trichanthecium pyrularium, Trichanthecium fonticola, Trichanthecium auricomum, Trichanthecium distichophyllum, Trichanthecium nutabundum, Trichanthecium pseudisachne, Trichanthecium wettsteinii, Trichanthecium arctum, Trichanthecium brazzavillense, Trichanthecium caaguazuense, Trichanthecium dinklagei, Trichanthecium filifolium, Trichanthecium glaucocladum, Trichanthecium gracilicaule, Trichanthecium granuliferum, Trichanthecium ichunense, Trichanthecium machrisianum, Trichanthecium margaritiferum, Trichanthecium micranthum, Trichanthecium mueense, Trichanthecium natalense, Trichanthecium nervatum, Trichanthecium nervosum, Trichanthecium noterophilum, Trichanthecium orinocanum, Trichanthecium pandum, Trichanthecium petilum, Trichanthecium petrense, Trichanthecium polycomum, Trichanthecium praealtum, Trichanthecium rivale, Trichanthecium strictissimum, Trichanthecium tepuianum, Trichanthecium yavitaense, Trichanthecium tenellum, Trichanthecium tenerium,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77204805-1: 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].