Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
tenellus
ID:
354007

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Telopea 8: 24 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353339



Common Names

  • Chaetanthus tenellus
  • Delicate Spike-rush
  • Delicate Spike-rush


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Synonyms

  • Leptocarpus tenellus F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Restio tenellus Nees [unknown]

Description

Chaetanthus tenellus (also called Delicate Chaetanthus, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and is an evergreen perennial herb with small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetanthus tenellus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chaetanthus tenellus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetanthus tenellus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Chaetanthus tenellus

Chaetanthus tenellus can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Chaetanthus tenellus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetanthus tenellus?

Chaetanthus tenellus

What is the common name of Chaetanthus tenellus?

Delicate Chaetanthus

What is the natural habitat of Chaetanthus tenellus?

Dry, open areas

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-232848: Based on the initial data import
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
Barbara G. Briggs (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Briggs' in the authors string.