Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London25: 297 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191605
Common Names
- Tenella Microcharis
- Tiny False Daisy
- Tiny Micro-Daisy
Synonyms
- Indigofera hutchinsoniana J.B.Gillett [valid]
Description
Microcharis tenella (also called Tenellous microcharis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to the eastern parts of Kenya and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Microcharis tenella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock. It is also used as a soil cover crop to help reduce soil erosion and improve soil fertility.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microcharis tenella has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microcharis tenella is a perennial that can be propagated by division. It is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a ground cover.
Where to Find Microcharis tenella
Microcharis tenella is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
Microcharis tenella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microcharis tenella?
Microcharis tenella
What is the common name of Microcharis tenella?
Tiny Microcharis
Where is Microcharis tenella native to?
Microcharis tenella is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
Species in the Microcharis genus
Microcharis ammophila,
Microcharis angolensis,
Microcharis ephemera,
Microcharis asparagoides,
Microcharis brevistaminea,
Microcharis buchneri,
Microcharis garissaensis,
Microcharis gyrata,
Microcharis tenella,
Microcharis latifolia,
Microcharis longicalyx,
Microcharis medicaginea,
Microcharis microcharoides,
Microcharis nematophylla,
Microcharis remotiflora,
Microcharis welwitschii,
Microcharis sessilis,
Microcharis spathulata,
Microcharis stipulosa,
Microcharis tenuirostris,
Microcharis tisserantii,
Microcharis tritoides,
Microcharis wajirensis,
Microcharis galpinii,
Microcharis annua,
Microcharis butayei,
Microcharis cana,
Microcharis contorta,
Microcharis cufodontii,
Microcharis disjuncta,
Microcharis karinensis,
Microcharis kucharii,
Microcharis praetermissa,
Microcharis aphylla,
Microcharis phyllogramme,
Microcharis omissa,
Species in the Fabaceae family