Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tenuipes
ID:
279891

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 20: 300 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279223

Common Names

  • Poaephyllum tenuipes
  • Tenuipes Poaephyllum
  • Tenuipes Arum

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Synonyms

  • Lectandra tenuipes Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Poaephyllum tenuipes (also called Slender Poaephyllum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a spreading, bushy habit and small, yellow flowers. Its leaves are simple, opposite, and lanceolate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Poaephyllum tenuipes is a perennial herb that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poaephyllum tenuipes has white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have two leaves. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poaephyllum tenuipes is a perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Poaephyllum tenuipes

Poaephyllum tenuipes can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Poaephyllum tenuipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poaephyllum tenuipes?

Poaephyllum tenuipes

What is the family of Poaephyllum tenuipes?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Poaephyllum tenuipes?

Slender-stalked poaephyllum

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

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