Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
anomala
ID:
588101

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 287 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000587433



Common Names

  • Tinantia Anomala
  • Anomala Wild Potato
  • Anomala Wild Yam


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Synonyms

  • Commelina anomala (Torr.) Woodson [unknown]
  • Commelinantia anomala Tharp [unknown]
  • Tradescantia anomala Torr. [unknown]
  • Tradescantia texensis M.E.Jones [unknown]

Description

Tinantia anomala (also called Upright Tinantia, among many other common names) is an annual plant that is native to North America. It can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Tinantia anomala is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and is also used in air-plant displays.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tinantia anomala has small, white flowers with four petals. The seed is round and black. The seedlings have small, pointed leaves and thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tinantia anomala is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagate by seed or division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Tinantia anomala

Tinantia anomala is native to the eastern United States and Canada.

Tinantia anomala FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Tinantia anomala?

Tinantia anomala prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun if the soil remains moist.

What is the average height of Tinantia anomala?

Tinantia anomala typically grows to a height of 6-12 inches.

What is the best way to propagate Tinantia anomala?

Tinantia anomala can be propagated by seed or division of the rootstock.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-270035: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.