Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth. & Hook.f.) Marais
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 35: 804 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251767
Common Names
- Nesogenes tenuis
- Slender Nesogenes
- Slender False-Foxglove
Synonyms
- Stemodiopsis perrieri pauciflorus Bonati [unknown]
- Stemodiopsis perrieri parvifolius Bonati [unknown]
- Stemodiopsis perrieri multiflorus Bonati [unknown]
- Stemodiopsis perrieri spicatus Bonati [unknown]
Description
Nesogenes tenuis (also called Slender Nesogenes, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, linear leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Nesogenes tenuis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nesogenes tenuis is white and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are short and slender, with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nesogenes tenuis is a terrestrial orchid species native to Taiwan. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a partially shaded position. Propagation is by division of the mature plant or by seed.
Where to Find Nesogenes tenuis
Nesogenes tenuis is found in tropical Africa, including Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Togo.
Nesogenes tenuis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nesogenes tenuis?
Nesogenes tenuis
What is the common name of Nesogenes tenuis?
Slender Nesogenes
What type of plant is Nesogenes tenuis?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Nesogenes genus
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
Aeginetia indica,
Aeginetia mirabilis,
Aeginetia mpomii,
Aeginetia selebica,
Aeginetia sessilis,
Aeginetia sinensis,
Aeginetia flava,
Aeginetia acaulis,
Agalinis angustifolia,
Agalinis aphylla,
Agalinis aspera,
Agalinis auriculata,
Agalinis bandeirensis,
Agalinis bangii,
Agalinis brachyphylla,
Agalinis calycina,
Agalinis chaparensis,
Agalinis communis,
Agalinis decemloba,
Agalinis densiflora,
Agalinis digitalis,
Agalinis divaricata,
Agalinis edwardsiana,
Agalinis fasciculata,
Agalinis fiebrigii,
Agalinis filicaulis,
Agalinis filifolia,
Agalinis gattingeri,
Agalinis genistifolia,
Agalinis gypsophila,
Agalinis heterophylla,
Agalinis homalantha,
Agalinis humilis,
Agalinis itambensis,
Agalinis kingsii,
Agalinis lanceolata,
Agalinis laxa,
Agalinis linarioides,
Agalinis linifolia,
Agalinis maritima,
Agalinis megalantha,
Agalinis meyeniana,
Agalinis nana,
Agalinis navasotensis,
Agalinis neoscotica,
Agalinis obtusifolia,
Agalinis oligophylla,
Agalinis peduncularis,
Agalinis pennellii,
Agalinis plukenetii,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:909228-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].