Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
gracile
ID:
765982

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Liebm. ex Matuda) Harling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 17: 44 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765315



Common Names

  • Dicranopygium gracile
  • Graceful Comb-Fruit
  • Comb-Fruit


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Description

Dicranopygium gracile (also called slender dicranopygium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dicranopygium gracile is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping projects and for erosion control. The leaves of the plant can be used as a food source for livestock, and the flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dicranopygium gracile has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicranopygium gracile is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings, as seeds are not always reliable. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a pot filled with a mixture of peat and sand. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, sunny location until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Dicranopygium gracile

Dicranopygium gracile is native to the Canary Islands.

Dicranopygium gracile FAQ

What is the common name of Dicranopygium gracile?

Graceful Dicranopygium

What is the growth habit of Dicranopygium gracile?

It is a shrub or small tree

What is the flowering period of Dicranopygium gracile?

It flowers in late spring or early summer

Species in the Dicranopygium genus

Dicranopygium amazonicum, Dicranopygium angustissimum, Dicranopygium aristeguietae, Dicranopygium arusisense, Dicranopygium atrovirens, Dicranopygium aurantiacum, Dicranopygium bolivarense, Dicranopygium calimense, Dicranopygium campii, Dicranopygium coma-pyrrhae, Dicranopygium crinitum, Dicranopygium cuatrecasasianum, Dicranopygium dolichostemon, Dicranopygium euryphyllum, Dicranopygium fissile, Dicranopygium globosum, Dicranopygium goudotii, Dicranopygium gracile, Dicranopygium grandifolium, Dicranopygium harlingii, Dicranopygium idrobonis, Dicranopygium imeriense, Dicranopygium insulare, Dicranopygium latissimum, Dicranopygium lugonis, Dicranopygium macrophyllum, Dicranopygium microcephalum, Dicranopygium mirabile, Dicranopygium nanum, Dicranopygium novogranatense, Dicranopygium odoratum, Dicranopygium omichlophilum, Dicranopygium pachystemon, Dicranopygium parvulum, Dicranopygium polycephalum, Dicranopygium pygmaeum, Dicranopygium rheithrophilum, Dicranopygium robustum, Dicranopygium rupestre, Dicranopygium sanctae-martae, Dicranopygium sararense, Dicranopygium schultesii, Dicranopygium scoparum, Dicranopygium stenophyllum, Dicranopygium tatica, Dicranopygium testaceum, Dicranopygium trianae, Dicranopygium umbrophilum, Dicranopygium venezuelanum, Dicranopygium wallisii,

Species in the Cyclanthaceae family

Asplundia acuminata, Asplundia ahlneri, Asplundia alata, Asplundia antioquiae, Asplundia aulacostigma, Asplundia aurantiaca, Asplundia australis, Asplundia brachyphylla, Asplundia brachypus, Asplundia brasiliensis, Asplundia cabrerae, Asplundia caput-medusae, Asplundia cayapensis, Asplundia clementinae, Asplundia cupulifera, Asplundia cuspidata, Asplundia cymbispatha, Asplundia divergens, Asplundia domingensis, Asplundia dussii, Asplundia ecuadoriensis, Asplundia euryspatha, Asplundia ewanii, Asplundia fagerlindii, Asplundia fanshawei, Asplundia fendleri, Asplundia ferruginea, Asplundia flavovaginata, Asplundia gamotepala, Asplundia gardneri, Asplundia gigantea, Asplundia glandulosa, Asplundia glaucophylla, Asplundia gleasonii, Asplundia goebelii, Asplundia guianensis, Asplundia harlingiana, Asplundia helicotricha, Asplundia heteranthera, Asplundia hookeri, Asplundia humilis, Asplundia insignis, Asplundia isabellina, Asplundia krukoffii, Asplundia labela, Asplundia latifolia, Asplundia latifrons, Asplundia liebmannii, Asplundia lilacina, Asplundia longicrura,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-304225: Based on the initial data import
Frederik Liebmann (1813-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liebm.' in the authors string.
Gunnar Harling (1920-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harling' in the authors string.
Eizi Matuda (1894-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matuda' in the authors string.