Delostoma gracile - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracile
ID:
782802
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.H.Gentry
Source:
iplants
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 35: 184 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782135
Common Names
- Delostoma Gracile
- Delostoma Flower
- Delostoma Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Delostoma gracile (also called Slender Delostoma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It is a climbing vine that grows in tropical and subtropical climates, and is often found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and abandoned fields.
Uses & Benefits
Delostoma gracile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Delostoma gracile has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf. The seeds are small and black.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Delostoma gracile is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and placed in a rooting medium. The shrub prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Delostoma gracile
Delostoma gracile is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Delostoma gracile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Delostoma gracile?
Delostoma gracile
What is the common name of Delostoma gracile?
Delostoma gracile
What is the natural habitat of Delostoma gracile?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Delostoma genus
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
Alwyn Howard Gentry (1945-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.H.Gentry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77229-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].