Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Schizaeales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenella
ID:
1040408

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) Sw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fil. (Swartz) 156. 1806 [Mar-Apr 1806] ; & Lindm. Ark. For Bot. 1. 260, t. 12 f. 4. 1903. 1806

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039746



Common Names

  • Anemia tenella
  • Tenell Anemia
  • Tenell Plant


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Description

Anemia tenella (also called Tenell Anemia, among many other common names) is a perennial fern native to tropical regions of South America. It grows in moist, shady, and well-drained soils in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anemia tenella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make baskets and other items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anemia tenella is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anemia tenella is a small, epiphytic liverwort that grows in humid, shady places. It is propagated by spores, which are spread by wind or water. The spores should be sown on a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Once the plants have germinated, they should be transplanted into individual pots and kept in a shady, humid environment.

Where to Find Anemia tenella

Anemia tenella is native to the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.

Species in the Anemiaceae family

Anemia abbottii, Anemia blackii, Anemia candidoi, Anemia damazii, Anemia dardanoi, Anemia dentata, Anemia diversifolia, Anemia duartei, Anemia hatschbachii, Anemia lancea, Anemia laxa, Anemia mirabilis, Anemia nervosa, Anemia pallida, Anemia pulchra, Anemia retroflexa, Anemia trichorhiza, Anemia tripinnata, Anemia ulbrichtii, Anemia ulei, Anemia warmingii, Anemia barbatula, Anemia intermedia, Anemia tenella, Anemia espiritosantensis, Anemia luetzelburgii, Anemia caffrorum, Anemia marginalis, Anemia mohriana, Anemia nudiuscula, Anemia saxatilis, Anemia vestita, Anemia lepigera, Anemia affinis, Anemia hirsuta, Anemia jaliscana, Anemia karwinskyana, Anemia multiplex, Anemia munchii, Anemia oblongifolia, Anemia pastinacaria, Anemia phyllitidis, Anemia semihirsuta, Anemia tomentosa, Anemia paraphyllitidis, Anemia recondita, Anemia lanipes, Anemia schimperiana, Anemia madagascariensis, Anemia perrieriana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100365695: Based on the initial data import
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.