Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
gracilis
ID:
162614

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Schwartz

Source:
ipni

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 7: 241 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161943



Common Names

  • Graceful Sarcopyramis
  • Sarcopyramis gracilis
  • Graceful Fern


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Description

Sarcopyramis gracilis (also called Slender Sarcopyramis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, oval leaves and produces small, white flowers in the spring. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sarcopyramis gracilis has small, light green fronds that are arranged in a fan shape. The flower is a small, whitish-green spike, and the seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, light green fronds.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarcopyramis gracilis is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist soil or a rooting hormone.

Where to Find Sarcopyramis gracilis

Sarcopyramis gracilis is native to tropical Africa and Asia.

Sarcopyramis gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sarcopyramis gracilis?

Sarcopyramis gracilis

What is the common name of Sarcopyramis gracilis?

Graceful Sarcopyramis

What is the natural habitat of Sarcopyramis gracilis?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

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