Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
gracilis
ID:
566731

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Wright ex Griseb.) Kuntze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 426 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566063

Common Names

  • Gracilis Bisgoeppertia
  • Gracilis Climbing Plant
  • Gracilis Climbing Vine

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Description

Bisgoeppertia gracilis (also called Slender Bisgoeppertia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Bisgoeppertia gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bisgoeppertia gracilis has yellow-green flowers with a purple center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bisgoeppertia gracilis is a small, perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed.

Where to Find Bisgoeppertia gracilis

Bisgoeppertia gracilis can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Bisgoeppertia gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bisgoeppertia gracilis?

Bisgoeppertia gracilis

What are the common names of Bisgoeppertia gracilis?

Graceful Bisgoeppertia

What is the natural habitat of Bisgoeppertia gracilis?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in Mexico and Central America

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:366498-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.