Acronema tenerum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Edgew.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 20: 51 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518774
Common Names
- Acronema tenerum
- Tender Acronema
- Tender Acronema Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acronema tenerum (also called Tender Acronema, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Acronema tenerum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White or pinkish flowers with a yellow centre. Seed: Small, black, oval-shaped seeds. Seedlings: Thin, delicate, and bright green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acronema tenerum is a tropical, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows to a height of 2-3 feet. It is native to India and Sri Lanka and is grown in warm climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, moist location.
Where to Find Acronema tenerum
Acronema tenerum is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
Acronema tenerum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acronema tenerum?
Acronema tenerum
What is the common name of Acronema tenerum?
Tender Acronema
Where is Acronema tenerum native to?
Northeastern India
Species in the Acronema genus
Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum, Acronema chienii, Acronema chinense, Acronema commutatum, Acronema cryptosciadeum, Acronema dyssimetriradiata, Acronema edosmioides, Acronema evolutum, Acronema forrestii, Acronema gracile, Acronema graminifolium, Acronema handelii, Acronema hookeri, Acronema ioniostyles, Acronema johrianum, Acronema minus, Acronema mukherjeeanum, Acronema muscicola, Acronema nervosum, Acronema paniculatum, Acronema phaeosciadeum, Acronema pilosum, Acronema pneumatophobium, Acronema pseudotenera, Acronema refugicola, Acronema rivale, Acronema schneideri, Acronema sichuanense, Acronema tenerum, Acronema xizangense, Acronema yadongense, Acronema wolffiana, Acronema crassifolium,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2620233: Based on the initial data import
Michael Pakenham Edgeworth (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Edgew.' in the authors string.