Tinantia longipedunculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipedunculata
ID:
588221
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 23: 35 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000587553
Common Names
- Long-stalked Tinantia
- Long-stalked Wild Lettuce
- Long-stalked Woodland Lettuce
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tinantia longipedunculata (also called Long-peduncled tinantia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Tinantia longipedunculata is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tinantia longipedunculata has white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tinantia longipedunculata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division in the spring.
Where to Find Tinantia longipedunculata
Tinantia longipedunculata is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It can be found in moist, shady places such as streambanks, moist meadows, and open woods.
Tinantia longipedunculata FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Tinantia longipedunculata?
Tinantia longipedunculata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
What is the size of Tinantia longipedunculata?
Tinantia longipedunculata typically grows to a height of 10-20 cm.
What is the flowering season of Tinantia longipedunculata?
Tinantia longipedunculata typically flowers in the spring and summer months.
Species in the Tinantia genus
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-270046: 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.