Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
gracillima
ID:
1039806

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Naudin) Wurdack

Source:
tro

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Los Angeles County Mus. Contr. Sci. n.° 28: 8 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039144



Common Names

  • Siphanthera gracillima
  • Gracillima Siphanthera
  • Gracillima Siphanthera


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Description

Siphanthera gracillima (also called Slender siphanthera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. The flowers are white and have five petals. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Siphanthera gracillima is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas and is known for its attractive foliage and showy flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Siphanthera gracillima has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Siphanthera gracillima is a shrub species native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and allow it to dry for a few days before planting it in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Siphanthera gracillima

Siphanthera gracillima is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100363654: Based on the initial data import
John Julius Wurdack (1921-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wurdack' in the authors string.
Charles Victor Naudin (1815-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Naudin' in the authors string.