Nemastylis tenuis
Southwestern Pleatleaf
Also known as: Chlamydostylus tenuis (Herb.) Baker +3 more
- Chlamydostylus tenuis (Herb.) Baker
- Nemastylis coelestina var. tenuis Herb.
- Nemastylis tenuis var. tenuis
- Nemastylus tenuis (Herb.) Benth. ex Baker
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a bulbous geophyte.
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Originating in North America and South America, Nemastylis tenuis (commonly known as Southwestern Pleatleaf) is a bulbous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies and varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Texas
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms