Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
gracile
ID:
713575

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Nord.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 64: 44 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712908



Common Names

  • Ornithoglossum
  • Bird's Tongue
  • Bird's Foot


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Description

Ornithoglossum gracile (also called Prickly Currant, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 m tall. It is native to eastern and southern Africa, and is found in woodlands, savannas, and grasslands. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate to lanceolate in shape. Its flowers are small and white, and the fruits are round and red.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithoglossum gracile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other animals. Its leaves are used to make tea and its wood is used for fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithoglossum gracile has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithoglossum gracile is a small, perennial herb native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil lightly moist. For cuttings, take a cutting from the stem and let it dry out for a few days before planting it in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil lightly moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Ornithoglossum gracile

Ornithoglossum gracile can be found in tropical regions of South America.

Ornithoglossum gracile FAQ

What is the common name of Ornithoglossum gracile?

Common name of Ornithoglossum gracile is slender bird's tongue

What is the growth habit of Ornithoglossum gracile?

Ornithoglossum gracile is an evergreen perennial

What is the native range of Ornithoglossum gracile?

Ornithoglossum gracile is native to Europe

Species in the Colchicaceae family

Baeometra uniflora, Baeometra uniflora, Burchardia bairdiae, Burchardia congesta, Burchardia monantha, Burchardia multiflora, Burchardia rosea, Burchardia umbellata, Camptorrhiza indica, Camptorrhiza strumosa, Colchicum alpinum, Colchicum antilibanoticum, Colchicum arenarium, Colchicum arenasii, Colchicum asteranthum, Colchicum atticum, Colchicum autumnale, Colchicum balansae, Colchicum baytopiorum, Colchicum bivonae, Colchicum boissieri, Colchicum bulbocodium, Colchicum burttii, Colchicum chalcedonicum, Colchicum chimonanthum, Colchicum cilicicum, Colchicum confusum, Colchicum corsicum, Colchicum cretense, Colchicum crocifolium, Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum davisii, Colchicum decaisnei, Colchicum doerfleri, Colchicum dolichantherum, Colchicum eichleri, Colchicum euboeum, Colchicum fasciculare, Colchicum feinbruniae, Colchicum filifolium, Colchicum freynii, Colchicum gonarei, Colchicum graecum, Colchicum haynaldii, Colchicum heldreichii, Colchicum hierosolymitanum, Colchicum hirsutum, Colchicum hungaricum, Colchicum imperatoris-friderici, Colchicum inundatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-283609: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.