Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
gracieae
ID:
1332638

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aguirre-Santoro & Michelang.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 67: 235 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345092





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Description

Disteganthus gracieae (also called Gracie's Disteganthus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, where it is found in the understory of the forest. It has large, leathery leaves and yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Disteganthus gracieae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Disteganthus gracieae has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are round and black. The seedlings have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Disteganthus gracieae can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Disteganthus gracieae

Disteganthus gracieae is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest.

Disteganthus gracieae FAQ

What is the common name of Disteganthus gracieae?

Gracie's Disteganthus

What is the scientific name of Disteganthus gracieae?

Disteganthus gracieae

What is the natural habitat of Disteganthus gracieae?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Fabián A. Michelangeli: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michelang.' in the authors string.
Julián Aguirre-Santoro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aguirre-Santoro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77153859-1: 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].