Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
327592

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Niger Fl. : 502 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326924



Common Names

  • Tragia tenuifolia
  • Slender Tragia
  • Slender Nettle


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Synonyms

  • Tragia calvescens Pax [unknown]
  • Tragia klingii Pax [unknown]
  • Tragia manniana Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Tragia zenkeri Pax [unknown]

Description

Tragia tenuifolia (also called slender tragia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that is native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has small, narrow leaves and small white or yellow flowers. It grows in open areas, such as grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tragia tenuifolia is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, wounds and ulcers. It is also used as an insect repellent and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tragia tenuifolia has five yellow petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tragia tenuifolia is a perennial herb that prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or division of the rootstock in the spring. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings.

Where to Find Tragia tenuifolia

Tragia tenuifolia is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

Tragia tenuifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tragia tenuifolia?

Tragia tenuifolia

What is the common name of Tragia tenuifolia?

Slender-leaved Nettle

What are the uses of Tragia tenuifolia?

It is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Species in the Tragia genus

Tragia abortiva, Tragia acalyphoides, Tragia adenanthera, Tragia adenophila, Tragia affinis, Tragia aliena, Tragia amblyodonta, Tragia angolensis, Tragia arabica, Tragia arnhemica, Tragia ashiae, Tragia aurea, Tragia bahiensis, Tragia balfourii, Tragia ballyi, Tragia baroniana, Tragia benthamii, Tragia betonicifolia, Tragia bicolor, Tragia biflora, Tragia boiviniana, Tragia bongolana, Tragia brevipes, Tragia brevispica, Tragia brouniana, Tragia capensis, Tragia caperonioides, Tragia catamarcensis, Tragia ceanothifolia, Tragia cearensis, Tragia chevalieri, Tragia chlorocaulon, Tragia cinerea, Tragia cocculifolia, Tragia collina, Tragia cordata, Tragia correae, Tragia cubensis, Tragia cuneata, Tragia descampsii, Tragia dinteri, Tragia dioica, Tragia dodecandra, Tragia doryodes, Tragia durbanensis, Tragia fallacina, Tragia fasciculata, Tragia finalis, Tragia friesii, Tragia furialis,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-207526: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.