Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenella
ID:
681830

Status:
valid

Authors:
(I.M.Johnst.) H.J.Thomps. & W.R.Ernst

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 48: 87 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681163



Common Names

  • Tenella Eucnide
  • Wild Olive
  • Blue Guarri


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Synonyms

  • Sympetaleia tenella I.M.Johnst. [unknown]

Description

Eucnide tenella (also called Slender Eucnide, among many other common names) is a species of succulent native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has thick, fleshy leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Eucnide tenella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eucnide tenella has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucnide tenella is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is easily propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Eucnide tenella is drought tolerant and prefers full sun.

Where to Find Eucnide tenella

Eucnide tenella is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.

Species in the Loasaceae family

Aosa gilgiana, Aosa parviflora, Aosa plumieri, Aosa rupestris, Aosa sigmoidea, Aosa rostrata, Aosa uleana, Aosa grandis, Blumenbachia dissecta, Blumenbachia catharinensis, Blumenbachia eichleri, Blumenbachia espigneera, Blumenbachia exalata, Blumenbachia hieronymi, Blumenbachia insignis, Blumenbachia latifolia, Blumenbachia prietea, Blumenbachia sylvestris, Blumenbachia hierorymi, Blumenbachia amana, Caiophora deserticola, Caiophora aconquijae, Caiophora andina, Caiophora arechavaletae, Caiophora boliviana, Caiophora buraeavi, Caiophora canarinoides, Caiophora carduifolia, Caiophora cernua, Caiophora chuquisacana, Caiophora chuquitensis, Caiophora cirsiifolia, Caiophora clavata, Caiophora contorta, Caiophora coronata, Caiophora dumetorum, Caiophora espigneira, Caiophora grandiflora, Caiophora hibiscifolia, Caiophora lateritia, Caiophora macrantha, Caiophora madrequisa, Caiophora mollis, Caiophora nivalis, Caiophora patagonica, Caiophora pedicularifolia, Caiophora peduncularis, Caiophora pterosperma, Caiophora pulchella, Caiophora rosulata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2802740: Based on the initial data import
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.
Henry Joseph Thompson (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Thomps.' in the authors string.
Wallace Roy Ernst (1928-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Ernst' in the authors string.