Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
tenella
ID:
1081257

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Humb. & Bonpl.) DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 3: 121 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001080595



Common Names

  • Ernestia tenella
  • Delicate Ernestia
  • Tenella Ernestia


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Uses & Benefits

Ernestia tenella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ernestia tenella var. sprucei Cogn.
Ernestia tenella var. tenella

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ernestia tenella has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ernestia tenella is a perennial herb that grows in moist, acidic soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or fall. The plants should be spaced 12-18 inches apart.

Where to Find Ernestia tenella

Ernestia tenella is native to Mexico and Guatemala.

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20302151: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.