Strumaria tenella - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenella
ID:
740091
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.f.) Snijman
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb. 16: 87 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000739424
Common Names
- Strumaria Tenella
- Tenella Strumaria
- Tenella
Searching for Strumaria tenella? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Strumaria tenella (also called Tenella Strumaria, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to South Africa. It has a short stem and grows up to 20 cm tall. Its leaves are linear-lanceolate and its flowers are white with a yellow center. It is found in dry, rocky areas and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Strumaria tenella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Strumaria tenella sub. orientalis SnijmanStrumaria tenella sub. tenella
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Strumaria tenella is white and star-shaped with 6 petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Searching for Strumaria tenella? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Strumaria tenella is a small succulent that grows up to 10 cm in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining medium.
Where to Find Strumaria tenella
Strumaria tenella can be found in South Africa.
Strumaria tenella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Strumaria tenella?
Strumaria tenella
What is the common name of Strumaria tenella?
Slender Strumaria
Where is Strumaria tenella native to?
South Africa
Species in the Strumaria genus
Strumaria barbariae, Strumaria hardyana, Strumaria pygmaea, Strumaria unguiculata, Strumaria karoopoortensis, Strumaria merxmuelleriana, Strumaria massoniella, Strumaria karooica, Strumaria leipoldtii, Strumaria chaplinii, Strumaria tenella, Strumaria perryae, Strumaria discifera, Strumaria villosa, Strumaria aestivalis, Strumaria salteri, Strumaria gemmata, Strumaria phonolithica, Strumaria picta, Strumaria spiralis, Strumaria truncata, Strumaria watermeyeri, Strumaria pubescens, Strumaria bidentata, Strumaria luteoloba, Strumaria prolifera, Strumaria speciosa,
Species in the Amaryllidaceae family
Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-287887: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
Dierdré A. Snijman (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Snijman' in the authors string.