Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuissima
ID:
115267

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pavlov & Lipsch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
in Pavlov, Fl. Centr. Kazakhst. 3: 332. 1938 ; cf. Botsch. inNot. Syst. Herb.Inst. Bot. Acad. Sci. URSS, xix. 638 (1959).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114596



Common Names

  • Koelpinia Tenuissima
  • Tenuissima Koelpinia
  • Tenuissima's Koelpinia


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Description

Koelpinia tenuissima (also called Slender Koelpinia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It is found in open grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Koelpinia tenuissima is used for its wood, which is used to make furniture, tools, and other items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Koelpinia tenuissima is a small yellow or white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Koelpinia tenuissima is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy soil. It requires regular watering and should be fertilized every few weeks during the growing season. Pruning is necessary to keep the plant from becoming too large and unruly.

Where to Find Koelpinia tenuissima

Koelpinia tenuissima is native to Africa and is found in Angola, Cameroon, Ghana, and Nigeria. It is commonly found in open grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Koelpinia tenuissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Koelpinia tenuissima?

Koelpinia tenuissima

What is the natural habitat of Koelpinia tenuissima?

It is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

What are the characteristics of Koelpinia tenuissima?

It is an annual herb with small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-76086: Based on the initial data import
Sergey Yulievich Lipschitz (1905-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lipsch.' in the authors string.
Nikolai Vasilievich Pavlov (1893-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pavlov' in the authors string.