Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
tenellum
ID:
1416794

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Zuloaga & Morrone

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 94: 79 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429259

Common Names

  • Trichanthecium tenellum
  • Slender Trichanthecium
  • Slender Feather Moss

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Description

Trichanthecium tenellum (also called Delicate Trichanthecium, among many other common names) is a small annual herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in dry, open woods, fields, and roadsides. Its leaves are alternate, pinnately compound, and have round leaflets. Its flowers are yellow, and its fruits are pods.

Uses & Benefits

Trichanthecium tenellum is mainly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichanthecium tenellum has small, yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichanthecium tenellum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be planted in partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning should be done in the spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Trichanthecium tenellum

Trichanthecium tenellum can be found in the United States.

Trichanthecium tenellum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichanthecium tenellum?

Trichanthecium tenellum

What type of plant is Trichanthecium tenellum?

Grass

Where is Trichanthecium tenellum found?

South America

Species in the Trichanthecium genus

Trichanthecium parvifolium, Trichanthecium schwackeanum, Trichanthecium cyanescens, Trichanthecium pyrularium, Trichanthecium fonticola, Trichanthecium auricomum, Trichanthecium distichophyllum, Trichanthecium nutabundum, Trichanthecium pseudisachne, Trichanthecium wettsteinii, Trichanthecium arctum, Trichanthecium brazzavillense, Trichanthecium caaguazuense, Trichanthecium dinklagei, Trichanthecium filifolium, Trichanthecium glaucocladum, Trichanthecium gracilicaule, Trichanthecium granuliferum, Trichanthecium ichunense, Trichanthecium machrisianum, Trichanthecium margaritiferum, Trichanthecium micranthum, Trichanthecium mueense, Trichanthecium natalense, Trichanthecium nervatum, Trichanthecium nervosum, Trichanthecium noterophilum, Trichanthecium orinocanum, Trichanthecium pandum, Trichanthecium petilum, Trichanthecium petrense, Trichanthecium polycomum, Trichanthecium praealtum, Trichanthecium rivale, Trichanthecium strictissimum, Trichanthecium tepuianum, Trichanthecium yavitaense, Trichanthecium tenellum, Trichanthecium tenerium,

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

IPNI record: 77119552-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001429517
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77119552-1: 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].