Cymbopetalum gracile - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracile
ID:
633233
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E.Fr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. , a.s., 3: 436 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632565
Common Names
- Gracile Cymbopetalum
- Cymbopetalum Gracile
- Gracile Cymbopetalum
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Cymbopetalum gracile (also called 'Gracile Asparagus', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has long, thin stems with small, needle-like leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, rocky areas and is often found in the understory of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cymbopetalum gracile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cymbopetalum gracile is white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Cymbopetalum gracile can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Cymbopetalum gracile
Cymbopetalum gracile is native to Central Asia.
Cymbopetalum gracile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cymbopetalum gracile?
Cymbopetalum gracile
What are the common names of Cymbopetalum gracile?
Graceful cholla, Graceful pencil cholla
Where is Cymbopetalum gracile native to?
Southwestern United States and northern Mexico
Species in the Cymbopetalum genus
Cymbopetalum abacophyllum, Cymbopetalum aequale, Cymbopetalum alkekengi, Cymbopetalum baillonii, Cymbopetalum brasiliense, Cymbopetalum coriaceum, Cymbopetalum costaricense, Cymbopetalum euneurum, Cymbopetalum fosteri, Cymbopetalum gracile, Cymbopetalum hintonii, Cymbopetalum lanugipetalum, Cymbopetalum longipes, Cymbopetalum loretoyacuense, Cymbopetalum mayanum, Cymbopetalum mirabile, Cymbopetalum oppositiflorum, Cymbopetalum parviflorum, Cymbopetalum penduliflorum, Cymbopetalum physaloides, Cymbopetalum rugulosum, Cymbopetalum sanchezii, Cymbopetalum schunkei, Cymbopetalum stenophyllum, Cymbopetalum steyermarkii, Cymbopetalum tessmannii, Cymbopetalum torulosum, Cymbopetalum costaricense,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,
References
Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:73944-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.