Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
tro
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 1: 84 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281172
Common Names
- Lepyrodiclis tenera
- Lepyrodiclis
- Tenera
Description
Lepyrodiclis tenera (also called Soft-stemmed Lepyrodiclis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in open grasslands, desert scrub, and dry washes.
Uses & Benefits
Lepyrodiclis tenera has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepyrodiclis tenera is a small yellow or white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepyrodiclis tenera is a tropical fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Lepyrodiclis tenera
Lepyrodiclis tenera is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Lepyrodiclis tenera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepyrodiclis tenera?
Lepyrodiclis tenera
What is the common name of Lepyrodiclis tenera?
Tender Lepyrodiclis
What is the family of Lepyrodiclis tenera?
Asteraceae
Species in the Lepyrodiclis genus
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum,
Acanthophyllum aculeatum,
Acanthophyllum adenophorum,
Acanthophyllum albidum,
Acanthophyllum andarabicum,
Acanthophyllum andersenii,
Acanthophyllum anisocladum,
Acanthophyllum bilobum,
Acanthophyllum bracteatum,
Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum,
Acanthophyllum caespitosum,
Acanthophyllum coloratum,
Acanthophyllum crassifolium,
Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium,
Acanthophyllum diezianum,
Acanthophyllum elatius,
Acanthophyllum fissicalyx,
Acanthophyllum glandulosum,
Acanthophyllum gracile,
Acanthophyllum grandiflorum,
Acanthophyllum kabulicum,
Acanthophyllum kandaharicum,
Acanthophyllum knorringianum,
Acanthophyllum korolkowii,
Acanthophyllum korshinskyi,
Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii,
Acanthophyllum lamondiae,
Acanthophyllum laxiflorum,
Acanthophyllum laxiusculum,
Acanthophyllum lilacinum,
Acanthophyllum longicalyx,
Acanthophyllum macrodon,
Acanthophyllum maimanense,
Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum,
Acanthophyllum mucronatum,
Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum,
Acanthophyllum pachycephalum,
Acanthophyllum pachystegium,
Acanthophyllum pleiostegium,
Acanthophyllum popovii,
Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum,
Acanthophyllum pulchrum,
Acanthophyllum pungens,
Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum,
Acanthophyllum recurvum,
Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum,
Acanthophyllum scapiflorum,
Acanthophyllum schugnanicum,
Acanthophyllum sordidum,
Acanthophyllum speciosum,