Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tenella
ID:
968160

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.O.Williams) Szlach.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 39: 435 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967498



Common Names

  • Funkiella tenella
  • Tiny Funkiella
  • Tiny False Dandelion


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Description

Funkiella tenella (also called Funkiella tenella, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is found in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Funkiella tenella is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used to make a tea that is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Funkiella tenella has small white flowers with four petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Funkiella tenella is an evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade.

Where to Find Funkiella tenella

Funkiella tenella can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-84891: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.