Xylophragma tenue - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenue
ID:
1306284
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kaehler
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 69: 96 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318738
Common Names
- Xylophragma Tenue
- Tenue Xylophragma
- Tenue Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Xylophragma tenue (also called 'Tenue Xylophragma', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Xylophragma tenue is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Xylophragma tenue is a small, white spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Xylophragma tenue: This species is propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 3 inches tall. Fertilize the plants regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Xylophragma tenue
Xylophragma tenue is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Xylophragma tenue FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xylophragma tenue?
Xylophragma tenue
What are the common names of Xylophragma tenue?
The common names of Xylophragma tenue are not known.
What is the growth habit of Xylophragma tenue?
Xylophragma tenue is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.
Species in the Xylophragma genus
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
Miriam Kaehler (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaehler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77164704-1: 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].