Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
1412387

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vaupel) Goldblatt & J.C.Manning

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 46(1)-a2024: 4. 2016 [2 Dec 2016] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424852





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Description

Afrosolen gracilis (also called Gracile Afrosolen, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces a single flower with a yellowish-green hue. It is found in wet, tropical forests, growing in moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Afrosolen gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Afrosolen gracilis is yellow with a white center. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Afrosolen gracilis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape.

Where to Find Afrosolen gracilis

Afrosolen gracilis is native to South Africa.

Afrosolen gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Afrosolen gracilis?

Afrosolen gracilis

What is the family of Afrosolen gracilis?

Myrtaceae

What is the habitat of Afrosolen gracilis?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

References

Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.
Friedrich Karl Johann Vaupel (1876-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vaupel' in the authors string.