Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
tenuiflora
ID:
422999

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 9: 85 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422331



Common Names

  • Voyria tenuiflora
  • Slender-flowered Voyria
  • Thin-flowered Voyria


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Synonyms

  • Leiphaimos tenuiflora (Griseb.) Miq. [unknown]

Description

Voyria tenuiflora (also called Slender-flowered 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 tenuiflora is used as a ground cover or ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used to help control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Voyria tenuiflora has small, white flowers with a yellow center and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Voyria tenuiflora 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 tenuiflora

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

Voyria tenuiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Voyria tenuiflora?

Voyria tenuiflora

What is the natural habitat of Voyria tenuiflora?

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

What are the common names of Voyria tenuiflora?

Common names of Voyria tenuiflora 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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:371473-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.