Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
588156

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl. & Steyerm.) Rohweder

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Abh. Auslandsk., Reihe C, Naturwiss. 61(18): 167 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000587488



Common Names

  • Tinantia Glabra
  • Glabra Wild Potato
  • Glabra Wild Yam


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Synonyms

  • Tinantia fugax verticillata C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Tinantia leiocalyx glabra Standl. & Steyerm. [unknown]

Description

Tinantia glabra (also called Smooth 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 glabra is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and is also used in air-plant displays.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tinantia glabra has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tinantia glabra 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 glabra

Tinantia glabra is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It can be found in moist, shady places such as streambanks, moist meadows, and open woods.

Tinantia glabra FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Tinantia glabra?

Tinantia glabra 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 glabra?

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

What is the best way to propagate Tinantia glabra?

Tinantia glabra 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-270040: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Otto Rohweder (b.1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rohweder' in the authors string.