Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nutt.) Steud.
Source:
tro
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. [Steudel], ed. 2. 2(4): 665. 1841 [Aug 1841]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280444
Common Names
- Tellima Tenella
- Tenella Tellima
- Tenella's Tellima
Description
Tellima tenella (also called Fringe Cups, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to western North America. It is an evergreen perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall flowering stem. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Tellima tenella is used for ornamental purposes, as a ground cover, and as an ingredient in herbal teas and medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tellima tenella has small, white flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tellima tenella is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is frost tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Tellima tenella
Tellima tenella can be found in North America.
Tellima tenella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tellima tenella?
Tellima tenella
What type of plant is Tellima tenella?
It is a flowering plant in the family Saxifragaceae.
Where is Tellima tenella found?
It is found in western North America, from British Columbia to California.
Species in the Tellima genus
Species in the Saxifragaceae family
Astilbe amabilis,
Astilbe apoensis,
Astilbe biternata,
Astilbe crenatiloba,
Astilbe formosa,
Astilbe glaberrima,
Astilbe grandis,
Astilbe hachijoensis,
Astilbe japonica,
Astilbe khasiana,
Astilbe longicarpa,
Astilbe longipilosa,
Astilbe macrocarpa,
Astilbe macroflora,
Astilbe microphylla,
Astilbe okuyamae,
Astilbe papuana,
Astilbe philippinensis,
Astilbe photeinophylla,
Astilbe platyphylla,
Astilbe rivularis,
Astilbe rubra,
Astilbe shikokiana,
Astilbe simplicifolia,
Astilbe thunbergii,
Astilbe tsushimensis,
Astilbe longipedicellata,
Astilboides tabularis,
Bensoniella oregona,
Bergenia ciliata,
Bergenia crassifolia,
Bergenia emeiensis,
Bergenia hissarica,
Bergenia pacumbis,
Bergenia purpurascens,
Bergenia scopulosa,
Bergenia stracheyi,
Bergenia tianquanensis,
Bergenia ugamica,
Bolandra californica,
Bolandra oregana,
Boykinia aconitifolia,
Boykinia intermedia,
Boykinia lycoctonifolia,
Boykinia major,
Boykinia occidentalis,
Boykinia richardsonii,
Boykinia rotundifolia,
Boykinia richardsonii,
Boykinia cincinnata,