Guettardella tenuiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuiflora
ID:
976985
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) M.E.Jansen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Blumea 29: 586 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976323
Common Names
- Guettardella tenuiflora
- Tenuiflora Guettardella
- Tenuiflora Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Guettardella tenuiflora (also called 'Tenuiflora', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 10 cm high. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands, and is found in open grasslands, woodlands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Guettardella tenuiflora is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a landscape plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guettardella tenuiflora is a white or yellowish-white, tubular flower with a long, curved spur. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Guettardella tenuiflora is a terrestrial orchid native to the Solomon Islands. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a sheltered, shady spot. It prefers a well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a well-drained, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Guettardella tenuiflora
Guettardella tenuiflora is native to the Solomon Islands.
Species in the Guettardella genus
Guettardella inaequalis, Guettardella benguetensis, Guettardella buruana, Guettardella paxillata, Guettardella rhamnoides, Guettardella bombysia, Guettardella ramosii, Guettardella sphaerocarpa, Guettardella surigaoensis, Guettardella affinis, Guettardella ternata, Guettardella attenuata, Guettardella tayabensis, Guettardella edanoi, Guettardella ioensis, Guettardella talaudensis, Guettardella foveolata, Guettardella hexasperma, Guettardella livida, Guettardella microphylla, Guettardella tenuiflora, Guettardella inconspicua, Guettardella multiflora, Guettardella ovatifolia, Guettardella philippinensis, Guettardella atropurpurea, Guettardella putaminosa, Guettardella caudata, Guettardella chinensis,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-93396: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
M.E. Jansen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Jansen' in the authors string.