Saccolabiopsis tenella - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenella
ID:
300259
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ames) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 198 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000299591
Common Names
- Saccolabiopsis tenella
- Delicate Saccolabiopsis
- Tenellous Saccolabiopsis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Saccolabium tenellum Ames [unknown]
Description
Saccolabiopsis tenella (also called Tenella, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and glossy green leaves. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America and prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Saccolabiopsis tenella is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saccolabiopsis tenella has small white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seed is a small, black, shiny, and round. The seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saccolabiopsis tenella is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to keep it in shape.
Where to Find Saccolabiopsis tenella
Saccolabiopsis tenella is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America and Africa.
Saccolabiopsis tenella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saccolabiopsis tenella?
Saccolabiopsis tenella
What is the family of Saccolabiopsis tenella?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Saccolabiopsis tenella?
Tenell Saccolabiopsis
Species in the Saccolabiopsis genus
Saccolabiopsis alata, Saccolabiopsis armitii, Saccolabiopsis bakhuizenii, Saccolabiopsis gillespiei, Saccolabiopsis microphyton, Saccolabiopsis pallida, Saccolabiopsis papuana, Saccolabiopsis pumila, Saccolabiopsis pusilla, Saccolabiopsis rara, Saccolabiopsis rectifolia, Saccolabiopsis selebica, Saccolabiopsis tenella, Saccolabiopsis viridiflora, Saccolabiopsis taiwaniana, Saccolabiopsis arnitii,
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-181325: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.