Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
gracilis
ID:
614692

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) Hanst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 26: 209 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614024



Common Names

  • Gracilis Plant
  • Codonanthe Plant
  • Gracilis Vine


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Synonyms

  • Codonanthe picta Lem. [unknown]
  • Codonanthe ventricosa (Vell.) Hoehne [unknown]
  • Columnea gracilis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hypocyrta gracilis Mart. [unknown]

Description

Codonanthe gracilis (also called Codonanthe, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Codonanthe gracilis is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Codonanthe gracilis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Codonanthe gracilis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Codonanthe gracilis

Codonanthe gracilis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.

Codonanthe gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Codonanthe gracilis?

Codonanthe gracilis

What are the common names of Codonanthe gracilis?

Graceful Codonanthe

What is the natural habitat of Codonanthe gracilis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References