Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
tenelliflorum
ID:
308126

Status:
valid

Authors:
Korth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Ned. Kruidk. Arch. 2: 155 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307458

Common Names

  • Scleromitrion tenelliflorum
  • Delicate-flowered Scleromitrion
  • Tenelliflorum Scleromitrion

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Synonyms

  • Oldenlandia tenelliflora Kuntze [valid]
  • Oldenlandia tenelliflora papuana Valeton [valid]
  • Scleromitrion tetraquetrum tenella Miq. [valid]
  • Spermacoce flagellaris Willd. [valid]
  • Spermacoce macrophylla Hassk. [valid]
  • Spermacoce muriculata DC. [valid]
  • Bigelovia mitracarpoides Miq. [valid]
  • Bigelovia myriantha Miq. [valid]
  • Bigelovia striata Span. [valid]
  • Spermacoce stricta latifolia DC. [valid]
  • Hedyotis tenelliflora papuana (Valeton) Merr. & L.M.Perry [valid]
  • Hedyotis tenelliflora Blume [valid]
  • Spermacoce willdenowii F.Dietr. [illegitimate]

Description

Scleromitrion tenelliflorum (also called Delicate-Flower Scleromitrion, Delicate-Flower Mitrion, and Delicate-Flower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a shrub with narrow leaves, which are usually a dark green color.

Uses & Benefits

Scleromitrion tenelliflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a container plant. It is also used as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scleromitrion tenelliflorum has small white flowers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleromitrion tenelliflorum is a tropical plant native to South America. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of existing plants. It prefers warm temperatures and bright, indirect light. It requires well-drained soil and regular watering.

Where to Find Scleromitrion tenelliflorum

Scleromitrion tenelliflorum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Scleromitrion tenelliflorum FAQ

What is the common name of Scleromitrion tenelliflorum?

Delicate-flowered Scleromitrion

What type of plant is Scleromitrion tenelliflorum?

Fern

What is the scientific name of Delicate-flowered Scleromitrion?

Scleromitrion tenelliflorum

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,