Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
tenuis
ID:
526157

Status:
valid

Authors:
Holttum

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 13:98. (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525489



Common Names

  • Tenuis
  • Thin Mahoe
  • Thin Oak


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Description

Scaphochlamys tenuis (also called Slender Scaphochlamys, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It is usually found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Scaphochlamys tenuis is used as a source of firewood and timber, and its leaves and flowers are used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Scaphochlamys tenuis are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have yellow-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaphochlamys tenuis is a perennial herb that grows in moist soils and is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Scaphochlamys tenuis

Scaphochlamys tenuis is found in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.

Scaphochlamys tenuis FAQ

What is the common name of Scaphochlamys tenuis?

Kauri Pine

What is the scientific name of Kauri Pine?

Scaphochlamys tenuis

What is the native habitat of Scaphochlamys tenuis?

Native to New Zealand

Species in the Scaphochlamys genus

Scaphochlamys argentea, Scaphochlamys atroviridis, Scaphochlamys biloba, Scaphochlamys breviscapa, Scaphochlamys burkillii, Scaphochlamys concinna, Scaphochlamys erecta, Scaphochlamys grandis, Scaphochlamys klossii, Scaphochlamys kunstleri, Scaphochlamys lanceolata, Scaphochlamys longifolia, Scaphochlamys malaccana, Scaphochlamys minutiflora, Scaphochlamys obcordata, Scaphochlamys oculata, Scaphochlamys pennipicta, Scaphochlamys perakensis, Scaphochlamys petiolata, Scaphochlamys polyphylla, Scaphochlamys reticosa, Scaphochlamys rubescens, Scaphochlamys rubromaculata, Scaphochlamys subbiloba, Scaphochlamys sylvestris, Scaphochlamys tenuis, Scaphochlamys calcicola, Scaphochlamys abdullahii, Scaphochlamys cordata, Scaphochlamys gracilipes, Scaphochlamys laxa, Scaphochlamys mat-kilau, Scaphochlamys anomala, Scaphochlamys pusilla, Scaphochlamys krauensis, Scaphochlamys iporii, Scaphochlamys salahuddiniana, Scaphochlamys stenophylla, Scaphochlamys limiana, Scaphochlamys samunsamensis, Scaphochlamys biru,

Species in the Zingiberaceae family

Haniffia albiflora, Haniffia cyanescens, Haniffia flavescens, Haniffia santubongensis, Hedychium biflorum, Hedychium bijiangense, Hedychium boloveniorum, Hedychium bordelonianum, Hedychium borneense, Hedychium bousigonianum, Hedychium brevicaule, Hedychium calcaratum, Hedychium carneum, Hedychium coccineum, Hedychium convexum, Hedychium coronarium, Hedychium deceptum, Hedychium dekianum, Hedychium densiflorum, Hedychium elatum, Hedychium ellipticum, Hedychium elwesii, Hedychium emeiense, Hedychium erythrostemon, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavum, Hedychium forrestii, Hedychium gardnerianum, Hedychium glabrum, Hedychium glaucum, Hedychium gomezianum, Hedychium gracillimum, Hedychium grandiflorum, Hedychium gratum, Hedychium greenii, Hedychium griersonianum, Hedychium griffithianum, Hedychium hasseltii, Hedychium heteromallum, Hedychium hirsutissimum, Hedychium hookeri, Hedychium horsfieldii, Hedychium intermedium, Hedychium kwangsiense, Hedychium larsenii, Hedychium lineare, Hedychium longicornutum, Hedychium longipedunculatum, Hedychium luteum,

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