Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
tenuisecta
ID:
1409350

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bureau & Franch.) Pinto-Carr., E.Rico & M.M.Mart.Ort.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Taxon 66: 894 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421815





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Description

Pterygiella tenuisecta (also called Tenuisecta Pterygiella, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Africa. It has a single stem and a rounded crown. It grows in a variety of habitats including grasslands, savannas and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pterygiella tenuisecta is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and for medicinal purposes.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterygiella tenuisecta can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall. The soil should be well-draining and the plant should be grown in full sun. It is also important to water the plant regularly and to fertilize it every few weeks.

Where to Find Pterygiella tenuisecta

Pterygiella tenuisecta is native to tropical Africa.

Pterygiella tenuisecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterygiella tenuisecta?

Pterygiella tenuisecta

What is the common name of Pterygiella tenuisecta?

Slender-segmented Pterygiella

What is the natural habitat of Pterygiella tenuisecta?

Grasslands and scrublands

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

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Édouard Bureau (1830-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bureau' in the authors string.
Enrique Rico (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Rico' in the authors string.
María Montserrat Martínez Ortega (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.M.Mart.Ort.' in the authors string.
Daniel Pinto-Carrasco: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pinto-Carr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77167405-1: 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].