Polycarpaea tenuifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
396264
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1828
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 3: 374 (1828)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395596
Common Names
- Tenuifolia Carpetweed
- Tenuifolia Pinkweed
- Tenuifolia Wireweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polycarpaea tenuifolia (also called Slender Polycarpaea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia. It is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas, often near streams or rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Polycarpaea tenuifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in herbal medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Polycarpaea tenuifolia is a small, white, five-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Polycarpaea tenuifolia is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown in late spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division in spring or by root cuttings taken in late summer.
Where to Find Polycarpaea tenuifolia
Polycarpaea tenuifolia is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Polycarpaea tenuifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polycarpaea tenuifolia?
Polycarpaea tenuifolia
What is the common name of Polycarpaea tenuifolia?
Slender-leaved carpetweed
What is the natural habitat of Polycarpaea tenuifolia?
Tropical rainforests, open woodlands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Polycarpaea genus
Polycarpaea corymbosa, Polycarpaea eriantha, Polycarpaea tenuifolia, Polycarpaea inaequalifolia, Polycarpaea stellata, Polycarpaea spicata, Polycarpaea nivea, Polycarpaea linearifolia, Polycarpaea robbairea, Polycarpaea repens, Polycarpaea poggei, Polycarpaea glabrifolia, Polycarpaea gaudichaudii, Polycarpaea rosulans, Polycarpaea douliotii, Polycarpaea gayi, Polycarpaea hassleriana, Polycarpaea tenuistyla, Polycarpaea grahamii,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2409640: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.