Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
746553

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stephan ex Willd.) D.A.German

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Komarovia 6: 84 (2008 publ. 2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745886



Common Names

  • Stevenia Tenuifolia
  • Tenuifolia Stevenia
  • Stevenia Tenuifolia


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Description

Stevenia tenuifolia (also called Tenuifolia, among many other common names) is a small shrub of the Fabaceae family, native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in wet and dry forests, as well as in disturbed areas and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Stevenia tenuifolia has many non-medical uses, including as a food source for wildlife, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of natural dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevenia tenuifolia has small, white flowers that are clustered together in panicles. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevenia tenuifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. When propagating from seed, sow in spring or early summer and cover lightly with soil. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in spring or early summer and replant in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Stevenia tenuifolia

Stevenia tenuifolia is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

Stevenia tenuifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevenia tenuifolia?

Stevenia tenuifolia

What is the common name of Stevenia tenuifolia?

Tenuifolia

What is the natural habitat of Stevenia tenuifolia?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Stephan (1757-1814): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stephan' in the authors string.
Dmitry Aleksandrovich German (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.German' in the authors string.