Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tenuinervia
ID:
423282

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.E.Berg) N.Robson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 77(2): 411 (1990):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422614



Common Names

  • Vismia
  • Coralberry
  • Coral-berry


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Synonyms

  • Vismia cayennensis tenuinervia M.E.Berg [unknown]
  • Vismia cayennensis tenuinervia (M.E.Berg) M.E.Berg [unknown]

Description

Vismia tenuinervia (also called slender-nerved vismia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are small and white. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vismia tenuinervia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Vismia tenuinervia has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Seed: The seeds are small, brown and round. Seedlings: The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vismia tenuinervia is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized occasionally. The flowers of this plant are white and they bloom in the summer months.

Where to Find Vismia tenuinervia

Vismia tenuinervia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Vismia tenuinervia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vismia tenuinervia?

Vismia tenuinervia

What type of plant is Vismia tenuinervia?

Vismia tenuinervia is a shrub

Where is Vismia tenuinervia found?

Vismia tenuinervia is found in India

Species in the Vismia genus

Vismia sessilifolia, Vismia lindeniana, Vismia lauriformis, Vismia laxiflora, Vismia macrophylla, Vismia magnoliifolia, Vismia sprucei, Vismia japurensis, Vismia laevis, Vismia guianensis, Vismia baccifera, Vismia billbergiana, Vismia ferruginea, Vismia tenuinervia, Vismia sandwithii, Vismia steyermarkii, Vismia camparaguey, Vismia cayennensis, Vismia sessilifolia, Vismia bemerguii, Vismia micrantha, Vismia cavalcantii, Vismia cavanillesiana, Vismia confertiflora, Vismia cuatrecasasii, Vismia glabra, Vismia gracilis, Vismia martiana, Vismia minutiflora, Vismia obtusa, Vismia parviflora, Vismia plicatifolia, Vismia pozuzoensis, Vismia ramuliflora, Vismia rufa, Vismia tomentosa, Vismia jefensis, Vismia latisepala, Vismia floribunda, Vismia rusbyi, Vismia lateriflora, Vismia mandurr, Vismia brasiliensis, Vismia cauliflora, Vismia crassa, Vismia pentagyna, Vismia latifolia, Vismia conduplicata, Vismia atlantica, Vismia cavalcantei,

Species in the Hypericaceae family

Cratoxylum arborescens, Cratoxylum cochinchinense, Cratoxylum formosum, Cratoxylum glaucum, Cratoxylum maingayi, Cratoxylum sumatranum, Eliea articulata, Harungana madagascariensis, Harungana montana, Harungana montana, Harungana rubescens, Hypericum abilianum, Hypericum aciferum, Hypericum acmosepalum, Hypericum acostanum, Hypericum addingtonii, Hypericum adenotrichum, Hypericum adpressum, Hypericum aegypticum, Hypericum aethiopicum, Hypericum afrum, Hypericum amblyocalyx, Hypericum amblysepalum, Hypericum andjerinum, Hypericum androsaemum, Hypericum annulatum, Hypericum apiculatum, Hypericum apricum, Hypericum armenum, Hypericum asahinae, Hypericum ascyron, Hypericum asperuloides, Hypericum asperulum, Hypericum assamicum, Hypericum athoum, Hypericum atomarium, Hypericum attenuatum, Hypericum aucheri, Hypericum augustinii, Hypericum australe, Hypericum aviculariifolium, Hypericum baccharoides, Hypericum balearicum, Hypericum balfourii, Hypericum barbatum, Hypericum beanii, Hypericum beccarii, Hypericum bellum, Hypericum benghalense, Hypericum bequaertii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2458214: Based on the initial data import
Norman Keith Bonner Robson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Robson' in the authors string.
Maria Elizabeth van den Berg: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Berg' in the authors string.