Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
tenera
ID:
923569

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Beyr. ex Trin.) Soreng

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 4: 692 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922904



Common Names

  • Coleataenia tenera
  • Tenera Coleataenia
  • Tenera Coleataenia Moss


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Description

Coleataenia tenera (also called Tender Coleataenia, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to South America. It has an erect stem, with long, narrow leaves. The flowers are small and green, and the fruits are small and brown. It grows in moist, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Coleataenia tenera is a species of fern native to New Zealand. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coleataenia tenera has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a panicle. The seeds are small, black, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are linear and hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coleataenia tenera is a fast-growing, evergreen grass that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Coleataenia tenera

Coleataenia tenera is native to Mexico. It can be found in tropical rainforests and disturbed areas.

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Robert John Soreng (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soreng' in the authors string.
Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Karl Beyrich (1796-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beyr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60457456-2: 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].