Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
tenuispica
ID:
509533

Status:
valid

Authors:
(André) M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74: 158 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508865

Common Names

  • Racinaea parviflora
  • Parviflora Racinaea
  • Parviflora's Racinaea

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Description

Racinaea tenuispica (also called Tenuispica, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is an evergreen perennial herb with an erect stem and a dense, globose inflorescence. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and is found in montane forests at elevations of 1,500–3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Racinaea tenuispica is a small shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and flowers, and its berries are edible.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Racinaea tenuispica has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Racinaea tenuispica can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divided plants should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Racinaea tenuispica

Racinaea tenuispica is native to Ecuador.

Racinaea tenuispica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Racinaea tenuispica?

Racinaea tenuispica

What type of plant is Racinaea tenuispica?

Tropical epiphyte

Where is Racinaea tenuispica native to?

Central America

Species in the Racinaea genus

Racinaea adpressa, Racinaea aeris-incola, Racinaea almeriae, Racinaea blassii, Racinaea commixa, Racinaea contorta, Racinaea crispa, Racinaea cuspidata, Racinaea dielsii, Racinaea diffusa, Racinaea domingosmartinis, Racinaea elegans, Racinaea fawcettii, Racinaea flexuosa, Racinaea fraseri, Racinaea ghiesbreghtii, Racinaea gilmartiniae, Racinaea hauggiae, Racinaea homostachya, Racinaea inconspicua, Racinaea insularis, Racinaea jenmanii, Racinaea kalliantha, Racinaea laminata, Racinaea lescaillei, Racinaea lymansmithiana, Racinaea membranacifolia, Racinaea michelii, Racinaea monticola, Racinaea multiflora, Racinaea nervibractea, Racinaea pallidoflavens, Racinaea pardina, Racinaea parviflora, Racinaea pectinata, Racinaea pendulispica, Racinaea penlandii, Racinaea pseudotetrantha, Racinaea pugiformis, Racinaea pulchella, Racinaea quadripinnata, Racinaea riocreuxii, Racinaea ropalocarpa, Racinaea rothschuhiana, Racinaea sanctae-martae, Racinaea schumanniana, Racinaea seemannii, Racinaea sinuosa, Racinaea spiculosa, Racinaea steyermarkii,

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Édouard André (1840-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'André' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Michael A. Spencer (1956-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Spencer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:970620-1: 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].