Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
408303

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 9: 332 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407635



Common Names

  • Thamnea gracilis
  • Gracilis Thamnea
  • Thamnea


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Description

Thamnea gracilis (also called 'Graceful Thamnea', among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to tropical South America, typically found in moist, shady habitats. It has long, slender stems and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Thamnea gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thamnea gracilis is a small, white, fragrant flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thamnea gracilis is a small, epiphytic orchid species that is native to Central America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or mounted on a piece of cork or tree fern. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Thamnea gracilis

Thamnea gracilis can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Thamnea gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thamnea gracilis?

Thamnea gracilis

What is the common name of Thamnea gracilis?

Thamnea

What is the natural habitat of Thamnea gracilis?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Bruniaceae family

Audouinia capitata, Audouinia laxa, Audouinia laevis, Audouinia esterhuyseniae, Audouinia hispida, Berzelia abrotanoides, Berzelia alopecuroides, Berzelia arachnoidea, Berzelia burchellii, Berzelia commutata, Berzelia cordifolia, Berzelia dregeana, Berzelia ecklonii, Berzelia galpinii, Berzelia incurva, Berzelia intermedia, Berzelia lanuginosa, Berzelia rubra, Berzelia squarrosa, Berzelia albiflora, Berzelia stokoei, Berzelia alopecurioides, Brunia cordata, Brunia fragarioides, Brunia laevis, Brunia macrocephala, Brunia microphylla, Brunia neglecta, Brunia noduliflora, Brunia paleacea, Brunia phylicoides, Brunia squalida, Brunia villosa, Brunia virgata, Brunia palustris, Brunia compacta, Brunia barnardii, Brunia monostyla, Brunia africana, Brunia purpurea, Brunia pentandra, Brunia sphaerocephala, Brunia monogyna, Brunia powrieae, Brunia oblongifolia, Brunia pillansii, Brunia esterhuyseniae, Brunia trigyna, Brunia schlechteri, Brunia callunoides,

References

Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126528-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.