Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
gracile
ID:
216693

Status:
valid

Authors:
(King & Gamble) D.J.Middleton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Blumea 41: 50 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216022



Common Names

  • Anodendron gracile
  • Graceful Anodendron
  • Anodendron Gracile


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Synonyms

  • Micrechites gracilis (King & Gamble) P.T.Li [unknown]
  • Cleghornia gracilis King & Gamble [unknown]

Description

Anodendron gracile (also called the slender anodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anodendron gracile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anodendron gracile is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped seedlings with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anodendron gracile is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Division of the rhizomes can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Anodendron gracile

Anodendron gracile can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

Anodendron gracile FAQ

What is the common name of Anodendron gracile?

Graceful Fern

What type of soil does Anodendron gracile prefer?

Well-draining, acidic soil

How much light does Anodendron gracile need?

Bright, indirect light

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-10116: Based on the initial data import
James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.