Status:
valid
Authors:
Naudin
Source:
tro
Year:
1850
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 14: 150, t. 6 (1850)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226275
Common Names
- Guyonia tenella
- Tenella Guyonia
- Tenella Guyonia Fern
Description
Guyonia tenella (also called Tenella Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to Central and South America. It is a terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome, and its fronds are usually up to 30 cm long. It is found in humid forests, often in shady places, and prefers moist soils.
Uses & Benefits
Guyonia tenella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Guyonia tenella are small, yellow and have four petals. The seeds are small, dark and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guyonia tenella can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.
Where to Find Guyonia tenella
Guyonia tenella is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Guyonia tenella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guyonia tenella?
Guyonia tenella
What is the common name of Guyonia tenella?
Tiny Guyonia
What is the natural habitat of Guyonia tenella?
It is found in moist forests in the Philippines.
Species in the Guyonia genus
Guyonia ciliata,
Guyonia tenella,
Guyonia antennina,
Guyonia rupicola,
Guyonia arenaria,
Guyonia cinerascens,
Guyonia entii,
Guyonia glandulosa,
Guyonia humilis,
Guyonia jacquesii,
Guyonia pygmaea,
Guyonia seretii,
Guyonia sylvestris,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei,
Acanthella pulchra,
Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,