Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
tenella
ID:
740772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 515 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000740105

Common Names

  • Tiny Sciaphila
  • Sciaphila tenella
  • Tenella Sciaphila

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Synonyms

  • Sciaphila maculata Miers [unknown]
  • Sciaphila minuta Schltr. [unknown]
  • Sciaphila erubescens Miers [unknown]
  • Sciaphila hermaphrodita Schltr. [unknown]
  • Sciaphila decipiens Backer [unknown]
  • Sciaphila pumila Giesen [unknown]
  • Sciaphila subhermaphrodita J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Sciaphila takakumensis Ohwi [unknown]
  • Sciaphila torricellensis K.Schum. & Schltr. [unknown]
  • Sciaphila affinis Becc. [unknown]
  • Aphylleia erubescens Champ. [unknown]
  • Sciaphila tenella robusta Giesen [unknown]
  • Sciaphila tenella voigtii Giesen [unknown]

Description

Sciaphila tenella (also called Slender Umbrella-lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllis family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky habitats. It has white flowers and narrow, strap-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Sciaphila tenella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful white flower that blooms in the summer and is a great addition to any garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sciaphila tenella has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sciaphila tenella is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Sciaphila tenella

Sciaphila tenella is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, and Zhejiang.

Sciaphila tenella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sciaphila tenella?

Sciaphila tenella

What is the common name of Sciaphila tenella?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Sciaphila tenella?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Sciaphila genus

Sciaphila oligantha, Sciaphila polygyna, Sciaphila wariana, Sciaphila nana, Sciaphila densiflora, Sciaphila megastyla, Sciaphila micranthera, Sciaphila multiflora, Sciaphila papillosa, Sciaphila janthina, Sciaphila khasiana, Sciaphila ledermannii, Sciaphila winkleri, Sciaphila tosaensis, Sciaphila secundiflora, Sciaphila purpurea, Sciaphila quadribullifera, Sciaphila ramosa, Sciaphila schwackeana, Sciaphila tenella, Sciaphila thaidanica, Sciaphila picta, Sciaphila rubra, Sciaphila aneitensis, Sciaphila arfakiana, Sciaphila consimilis, Sciaphila corallophyton, Sciaphila corniculata, Sciaphila corymbosa, Sciaphila albescens, Sciaphila africana, Sciaphila arcuata, Sciaphila stellata, Sciaphila jianfenglingensis, Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis, Sciaphila brevistyla, Sciaphila inouei, Sciaphila alba, Sciaphila yakushimensis, Sciaphila perrieri, Sciaphila mwanihanensis, Sciaphila madagascariensis, Sciaphila barbata, Sciaphila thomassetii,

Species in the Triuridaceae family

Kihansia lovettii, Kihansia jengiensis, Kupea martinetugei, Kupea jonii, Lacandonia schismatica, Lacandonia brasiliana, Peltophyllum caudatum, Peltophyllum luteum, Sciaphila oligantha, Sciaphila polygyna, Sciaphila wariana, Sciaphila nana, Sciaphila densiflora, Sciaphila megastyla, Sciaphila micranthera, Sciaphila multiflora, Sciaphila papillosa, Sciaphila janthina, Sciaphila khasiana, Sciaphila ledermannii, Sciaphila winkleri, Sciaphila tosaensis, Sciaphila secundiflora, Sciaphila purpurea, Sciaphila quadribullifera, Sciaphila ramosa, Sciaphila schwackeana, Sciaphila tenella, Sciaphila thaidanica, Sciaphila picta, Sciaphila rubra, Sciaphila aneitensis, Sciaphila arfakiana, Sciaphila consimilis, Sciaphila corallophyton, Sciaphila corniculata, Sciaphila corymbosa, Sciaphila albescens, Sciaphila africana, Sciaphila arcuata, Sciaphila stellata, Sciaphila jianfenglingensis, Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis, Sciaphila brevistyla, Sciaphila inouei, Sciaphila alba, Sciaphila yakushimensis, Sciaphila perrieri, Sciaphila mwanihanensis, Sciaphila madagascariensis,

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