Calycophysum gracile - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracile
ID:
582554
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Roy. Sci. Belgique , sér. 2, 49: 191 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581886
Common Names
- Calycophysum gracile
- Gracile Calycophysum
- Slender Calycophysum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calycophysum gracile (also called Slender Calycophysum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Calycophysum gracile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calycophysum gracile is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calycophysum gracile is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy branches and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix. The shrub should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.
Where to Find Calycophysum gracile
Calycophysum gracile is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.
Calycophysum gracile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calycophysum gracile?
Calycophysum gracile
What is the common name of Calycophysum gracile?
Calycophysum gracile
Where is Calycophysum gracile found?
Calycophysum gracile is found in South America
Species in the Calycophysum genus
Species in the Cucurbitaceae family
Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2694085: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.