Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
tenella
ID:
422990

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guilding ex Hook.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc. 1: 47 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422322



Common Names

  • Voyria tenella
  • Small Voyria
  • Tiny Voyria


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Synonyms

  • Leiphaimos simplex (Griseb.) Gilg [unknown]
  • Leiphaimos tenella (Hook.) Miq. [unknown]
  • Leiphaimos nuda (Splitg.) Miq. [unknown]
  • Vohiria tenella Hook. [unknown]

Description

Voyria tenella (also called Small Voyria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.6 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It typically grows in moist, sandy soils in open grasslands and along the edges of wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Voyria tenella is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Voyria tenella is a small, white flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, ovoid berry. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Voyria tenella is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring and divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Voyria tenella

Voyria tenella can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Voyria tenella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Voyria tenella?

Voyria tenella

What is the natural habitat of Voyria tenella?

Voyria tenella is found in tropical and subtropical forests of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

What are the common names of Voyria tenella?

Common names of Voyria tenella include African wild ginger, African wildflower, and African wildflower ginger.

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References