Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
tenella
ID:
1276181

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 20: 234 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275519



Common Names

  • Tidestromia tenella
  • Tidestrom's Amaranth
  • Tidestrom's Pigweed
  • Tidestrom's Amaranthus


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Description

Tidestromia tenella (also called Tiny Tidestromia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with slender, green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to North America and grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Tidestromia tenella has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tidestromia tenella has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tidestromia tenella is an annual herb native to the Americas. It can be propagated by seeds or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division of the rhizomes can be done in the spring or fall. The rhizomes should be carefully separated and planted in a moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Tidestromia tenella

Tidestromia tenella is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

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