Lilaeopsis tenuis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuis
ID:
1252235
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.W.Hill
Source:
tro
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 47: 541 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251573
Common Names
- Lilaeopsis tenuis
- Slender Lilaeopsis
- Slender Lilaeopsis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lilaeopsis tenuis (also called 'Slender Lilaeopsis', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in moist, marshy areas. It is an aquatic, perennial plant with small, yellow-green flowers and small, bladder-like traps on the stems.
Uses & Benefits
Lilaeopsis tenuis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lilaeopsis tenuis has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lilaeopsis tenuis can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant the divisions in moist soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in moist soil in spring or early summer. Keep the soil moist and the temperature between 65-75°F (18-24°C). Germination should occur within a few weeks.
Where to Find Lilaeopsis tenuis
Lilaeopsis tenuis can be found in the temperate forests of North America.
Lilaeopsis tenuis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lilaeopsis tenuis?
Lilaeopsis tenuis
What is the common name of Lilaeopsis tenuis?
Slender Lilaeopsis
What is the natural habitat of Lilaeopsis tenuis?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America
Species in the Lilaeopsis genus
Lilaeopsis ruthiana, Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae, Lilaeopsis polyantha, Lilaeopsis fistulosa, Lilaeopsis carolinensis, Lilaeopsis mauritiana, Lilaeopsis chinensis, Lilaeopsis attenuata, Lilaeopsis occidentalis, Lilaeopsis schaffneriana, Lilaeopsis macloviana, Lilaeopsis brasiliensis, Lilaeopsis minor, Lilaeopsis tenuis,
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 tro-50161597: Based on the initial data import
Arthur William Hill (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.W.Hill' in the authors string.