Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
tenerrima
ID:
820185

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Buek) Lammers

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Taxon 44: 338 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000819519



Common Names

  • Wahlenbergia tenerrima
  • Tender Bluebell
  • Tender Wahlenbergia


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Description

Wahlenbergia tenerrima (also called Soft Bluebell, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It is found in grassland, shrubland, and open woodlands. It has a creeping habit, with small, narrow, oval-shaped leaves and blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Wahlenbergia tenerrima is a popular garden plant with its small, white, bell-shaped flowers. It is often used as a groundcover in gardens, and its foliage is often used in flower arrangements. It is also a popular choice for rock gardens, borders, and as a container plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Wahlenbergia tenerrima var. tenerrima

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White or pink, with a yellow centre. Seed: Small, black and oval shaped. Seedlings: Germinate quickly and have a long tap root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wahlenbergia tenerrima is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps and produces white, bell-shaped flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed.

Where to Find Wahlenbergia tenerrima

Wahlenbergia tenerrima is found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga provinces of South Africa.

Wahlenbergia tenerrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wahlenbergia tenerrima?

Wahlenbergia tenerrima

What type of plant is Wahlenbergia tenerrima?

Herb

Where is Wahlenbergia tenerrima native to?

Australia

Species in the Wahlenbergia genus

Wahlenbergia krebsii, Wahlenbergia brehmeri, Wahlenbergia tibestica, Wahlenbergia thulinii, Wahlenbergia celata, Wahlenbergia orae, Wahlenbergia scopella, Wahlenbergia oxyphylla, Wahlenbergia sphaerica, Wahlenbergia songeana, Wahlenbergia silenoides, Wahlenbergia sessiliflora, Wahlenbergia serpentina, Wahlenbergia rupestris, Wahlenbergia scottii, Wahlenbergia schistacea, Wahlenbergia schlechteri, Wahlenbergia schwackeana, Wahlenbergia saxicola, Wahlenbergia subtilis, Wahlenbergia undulata, Wahlenbergia tumida, Wahlenbergia tuberosa, Wahlenbergia tsaratananae, Wahlenbergia transvaalensis, Wahlenbergia tortilis, Wahlenbergia tomentosula, Wahlenbergia stricta, Wahlenbergia squamifolia, Wahlenbergia squarrosa, Wahlenbergia stellarioides, Wahlenbergia subumbellata, Wahlenbergia subaphylla, Wahlenbergia subfusiformis, Wahlenbergia subpilosa, Wahlenbergia subrosulata, Wahlenbergia roxburghii, Wahlenbergia preissii, Wahlenbergia polytrichifolia, Wahlenbergia polyclada, Wahlenbergia polycephala, Wahlenbergia pinnata, Wahlenbergia pinifolia, Wahlenbergia pilosa, Wahlenbergia peruviana, Wahlenbergia persimilis, Wahlenbergia pauciflora, Wahlenbergia constricta, Wahlenbergia tenuis, Wahlenbergia papuana,

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

Heinrich Wilhelm Buek (1796-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Buek' in the authors string.
Thomas G. Lammers (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lammers' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:983966-1: Based on the initial data import