Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
319355

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brongn. & Gris) Vieill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Linn. Normandie , sér. 2, 6: 231 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000318687

Common Names

  • Graceful Basselinia
  • Slender Basselinia
  • Graceful Lillypilly

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Description

Basselinia gracilis (also called Slender Satinash, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. It is a small tree, growing up to 10 meters in height. It has white flowers and grows in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest.

Uses & Benefits

Basselinia gracilis is used for its timber, which is used to make furniture, and its leaves are used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Basselinia gracilis is a white, five-petaled star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped drupe. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Basselinia gracilis is an evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It prefers a warm, humid climate and is drought-tolerant. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be kept moist and shaded until they are well-established.

Where to Find Basselinia gracilis

Basselinia gracilis can be found in tropical rainforests in India and Sri Lanka.

Basselinia gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Basselinia gracilis?

Basselinia gracilis

What is the common name of Basselinia gracilis?

Graceful Water Apple

What is the natural habitat of Basselinia gracilis?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Arecaceae family

Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,

References

Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Eugène Vieillard (1819-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vieill.' in the authors string.
Jean Antoine Arthur Gris (1829-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gris' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:664836-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.