Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
tenella
ID:
1281106

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50308668: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.