Status:
valid
Authors:
(D.L.Jones & L.M.Copel.) J.M.H.Shaw
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. Suppl., 125(1319): 58. 2017 [Sep 2017] [Quart. Suppl. Int. Reg. Orchid Hybrids]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424483
Common Names
- Genoplesium tenellum
- Tenellum Genoplesium
- Tenellum Orchid
Description
Genoplesium tenellum (also called Slender Genoplesium, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Australia. It has a small, white flower with a yellow lip and a short, thin stem. It grows in moist, shady forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Genoplesium tenellum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Genoplesium tenellum is yellow with a white centre and has a long, slender spur. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Genoplesium tenellum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. It should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring and summer months.
Where to Find Genoplesium tenellum
Genoplesium tenellum is native to Australia and can be found in the wet sclerophyll forests of New South Wales.
Genoplesium tenellum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Genoplesium tenellum?
Genoplesium tenellum
What is the common name of Genoplesium tenellum?
Tender Genoplesium
What is the natural habitat of Genoplesium tenellum?
The natural habitat of Genoplesium tenellum is tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Species in the Genoplesium genus
Genoplesium formosum,
Genoplesium insigne,
Genoplesium littorale,
Genoplesium oliganthum,
Genoplesium ostrinum,
Genoplesium ruppii,
Genoplesium vernale,
Genoplesium acuminatum,
Genoplesium alticola,
Genoplesium apostasioides,
Genoplesium archeri,
Genoplesium arrectum,
Genoplesium baueri,
Genoplesium bishopii,
Genoplesium brachystachyum,
Genoplesium calopterum,
Genoplesium citriodorum,
Genoplesium confertum,
Genoplesium cranei,
Genoplesium despectans,
Genoplesium ectopum,
Genoplesium eriochilum,
Genoplesium filiforme,
Genoplesium fimbriatum,
Genoplesium firthii,
Genoplesium morinum,
Genoplesium morrisii,
Genoplesium nigricans,
Genoplesium nudiscapum,
Genoplesium nudum,
Genoplesium parvicallum,
Genoplesium pedersonii,
Genoplesium plumosum,
Genoplesium psammophilum,
Genoplesium pumilum,
Genoplesium rhyoliticum,
Genoplesium rufum,
Genoplesium sagittiferum,
Genoplesium sigmoideum,
Genoplesium simulans,
Genoplesium superbum,
Genoplesium systenum,
Genoplesium tasmanicum,
Genoplesium tectum,
Genoplesium turfosum,
Genoplesium validum,
Genoplesium woollsii,
Genoplesium anthracinum,
Genoplesium clivicola,
Genoplesium cornutum,
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,