Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hexasepala
ID:
915771

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Borhidi & Lozada-Pérez) R.M.Salas & E.L.Cabral

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 4: 184 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000915106

Common Names

  • Hexasepalous Tessiera
  • Hexasepalous Orchid
  • Hexasepalous Tessiera Orchid

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Description

Tessiera hexasepala (also called Six-sepaled Tessiera, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a short stem. It is native to South America and is found in moist habitats such as swamps, marshes, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Tessiera hexasepala is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tessiera hexasepala has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in panicles. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have a conical shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tessiera hexasepala is an evergreen perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in moist soil. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Tessiera hexasepala

Tessiera hexasepala is found in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.

Species in the Tessiera genus

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

Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Elsa Leonor Cabral (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.L.Cabral' in the authors string.
Lucio Lozada-Pérez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lozada-Pérez' in the authors string.
Roberto M. Salas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Salas' in the authors string.