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
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.
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 Poaephyllum genus
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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,
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Acanthophippium splendidum,
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