Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
tenella
ID:
833794

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 8: 465 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833129



Common Names

  • Githopsis Tenella
  • Tenella
  • Githopsis


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Description

Githopsis tenella (also called Tenella Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species endemic to the tropical rainforest of South America. It has long, thin, pale green leaves and produces small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It is found in humid, shady areas in the lowland rainforest and grows on trees and other plants.

Uses & Benefits

Githopsis tenella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Githopsis tenella is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Githopsis tenella can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seedling mix and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist sand or a soil-less medium. The plants should be grown in full sun in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Githopsis tenella

Githopsis tenella is native to the southeastern United States.

Githopsis tenella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Githopsis tenella?

Githopsis tenella

What is the family of Githopsis tenella?

Plantaginaceae

Where is Githopsis tenella found?

Githopsis tenella is found in North America.

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-370309: Based on the initial data import
Nancy Ruth Morin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morin' in the authors string.