Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuius
ID:
537201

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Allison & B.-E.van Wyk

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 17: 569 (1997 publ. 1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536533



Common Names

  • Anginon tenuius
  • Tenuius Anginon
  • Slender Anginon


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Description

Anginon tenuius (also called Slender Anginon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows up to 0.5 m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and coastal scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Anginon tenuius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, cold, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Anginon tenuius are small and white. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anginon tenuius is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings from semi-hardwood in spring or summer and root in a well-drained soil mix. Keep moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Anginon tenuius

Anginon tenuius is native to South Africa and can be found in wetland areas.

Anginon tenuius FAQ

What are the best growing conditions for Anginon tenuius?

Anginon tenuius prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade.

What is the average height of Anginon tenuius?

Anginon tenuius typically grows to a height of 12-18 inches.

What is the average lifespan of Anginon tenuius?

Anginon tenuius typically has a lifespan of 2-3 years.

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-2639398: Based on the initial data import
Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.
Izelle Allison: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Allison' in the authors string.