Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
tenue
ID:
353538

Status:
valid

Authors:
Caruel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. 11: 216 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000352870



Common Names

  • Cartonema tenue
  • Slender Cartonema
  • Slender Cartonema Grass


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Description

Cartonema tenue (also called Slender Cartonema, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas in the mountain forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cartonema tenue is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cartonema tenue has small yellow flowers, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cartonema tenue is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Cartonema tenue

Cartonema tenue is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas.

Cartonema tenue FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cartonema tenue?

Cartonema tenue

What is the common name of Cartonema tenue?

Cartonema tenue

What is the natural habitat of Cartonema tenue?

Forests, shrublands, and grasslands

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

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