Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
765454

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6: 278 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764787



Common Names

  • Gracilis Curculigo
  • Gracilis Lily
  • Gracilis Spider Lily


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Description

Curculigo gracilis (also called Slender Curculigo, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It has long, thin, arching leaves that are green in color with a reddish-purple tinge. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Curculigo gracilis is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It has fragrant white flowers and is drought tolerant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Curculigo gracilis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Curculigo gracilis is a tropical evergreen perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seeds or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Curculigo gracilis

Curculigo gracilis is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Curculigo gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Curculigo gracilis?

Curculigo gracilis

What is the common name of Curculigo gracilis?

Curculigo

What is the family of Curculigo gracilis?

Hypoxidaceae

Species in the Hypoxidaceae family

Curculigo annamitica, Curculigo breviscapa, Curculigo capitulata, Curculigo conoc, Curculigo disticha, Curculigo ensifolia, Curculigo erecta, Curculigo gracilis, Curculigo latifolia, Curculigo oligantha, Curculigo orchioides, Curculigo pilosa, Curculigo prainiana, Curculigo racemosa, Curculigo rhizophylla, Curculigo scorzonerifolia, Curculigo seychellensis, Curculigo sinensis, Curculigo tonkinensis, Curculigo trichocarpa, Curculigo savantwadiensis, Curculigo maharashtrensis, Curculigo fabrei, Curculigo maheensis, Empodium elongatum, Empodium flexile, Empodium gloriosum, Empodium monophyllum, Empodium namaquensis, Empodium plicatum, Empodium veratrifolium, Empodium namaquensis, Empodium veratrifolium, Hypoxis abyssinica, Hypoxis acuminata, Hypoxis angustifolia, Hypoxis argentea, Hypoxis arillacea, Hypoxis aurea, Hypoxis bampsiana, Hypoxis baurii, Hypoxis camerooniana, Hypoxis canaliculata, Hypoxis catamarcensis, Hypoxis colchicifolia, Hypoxis costata, Hypoxis cuanzensis, Hypoxis curtissii, Hypoxis decumbens, Hypoxis demissa,