Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
tenuissima
ID:
359331

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pall.) Woronow ex Pavlov

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Fl. Centr. Kazakh. 2: 302 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358663



Common Names

  • Litwinowia tenuissima
  • Slender Litwinowia
  • Litwinowia


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Synonyms

  • Myagrum tataricum Poir. [unknown]
  • Vella tatarica Pall. [unknown]
  • Vella tenuissima Pall. [unknown]
  • Bunias tatarica Willd. [unknown]
  • Euclidium tataricum DC. [unknown]
  • Euclidium tenuissimum B.Fedtsch. [unknown]
  • Soria tenuissima Kuntze [unknown]
  • Litwinowia tatarica (Pall.) Woronow [unknown]

Description

Litwinowia tenuissima (also called slender litwinowia, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb that is native to Central and South America. It has thin, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Litwinowia tenuissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control on slopes and in roadside plantings.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Litwinowia tenuissima has small, white flowers in clusters of three, with male and female flowers on separate plants. The seeds are small, winged, and are dispersed by the wind. The seedlings are small, with a single, upright stem and a tuft of needle-like leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Litwinowia tenuissima is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and placed in a moist medium such as sand or perlite. Once rooted, the cuttings can be potted up into individual containers.

Where to Find Litwinowia tenuissima

Litwinowia tenuissima is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Litwinowia tenuissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litwinowia tenuissima?

Litwinowia tenuissima

What type of plant is Litwinowia tenuissima?

A perennial herb

Where is Litwinowia tenuissima found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Litwinowia genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2338453: Based on the initial data import
Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.
Nikolai Vasilievich Pavlov (1893-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pavlov' in the authors string.
Yury Nikolaevitch Voronov (1874-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Woronow' in the authors string.