Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
gracillima
ID:
462401

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.B.Sm.) L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 73: 693 (1986 publ. 1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461733



Common Names

  • Gracillima Lindmania
  • Lindmania gracillima
  • Gracillima Lindmania


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Description

Lindmania gracillima (also called Gracillima Lindmania, among many other common names) is a species of terrestrial orchids native to South America. It is a small plant with thin, wiry stems and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in humid, shady forests and is found in Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Uses & Benefits

Lindmania gracillima has been used as a medicinal plant for centuries. It has been used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation. It has also been used as a diuretic and to treat digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lindmania gracillima is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round and is usually black or brown in color. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindmania gracillima is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Lindmania gracillima

Lindmania gracillima is native to South America, primarily in the Andes mountain range.

Lindmania gracillima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindmania gracillima?

Lindmania gracillima

What are the common names of Lindmania gracillima?

Tree Cactus, Slender Cactus

What is the natural habitat of Lindmania gracillima?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Lindmania genus

Lindmania arachnoidea, Lindmania argentea, Lindmania atrorosea, Lindmania aurea, Lindmania brachyphylla, Lindmania candelabriforma, Lindmania cylindrostachya, Lindmania dendritica, Lindmania dyckioides, Lindmania geniculata, Lindmania gracillima, Lindmania guianensis, Lindmania holstii, Lindmania huberi, Lindmania imitans, Lindmania lateralis, Lindmania longipes, Lindmania maguirei, Lindmania marahuacae, Lindmania minor, Lindmania navioides, Lindmania nubigena, Lindmania oliva-estevae, Lindmania phelpsiae, Lindmania piresii, Lindmania riparia, Lindmania saxicola, Lindmania serrulata, Lindmania smithiana, Lindmania stenophylla, Lindmania steyermarkii, Lindmania subsimplex, Lindmania thyrsoidea, Lindmania tillandsioides, Lindmania wurdackii, Lindmania vinotincta, Lindmania capitata, Lindmania candelabriformis,

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

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:279686-2: 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].