Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
gracilis
ID:
923598

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Barb.Rodr.) F.Barros & L.R.S.Guim.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Neodiversity 5: 28 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922933

Common Names

  • Acianthera gracilis
  • Gracilis Acianthera
  • Acianthera

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Description

Acianthera gracilis (also called the Slender Star Orchid, among many other common names) is a small terrestrial orchid with a single leaf and a single flower. It is native to South America, and grows in open forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Acianthera gracilis is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acianthera gracilis has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acianthera gracilis is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Brazil. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Acianthera gracilis

Acianthera gracilis is native to Colombia.

Species in the Acianthera genus

Acianthera aculeata, Acianthera acuminatipetala, Acianthera adamantinensis, Acianthera adiri, Acianthera aechme, Acianthera agathophylla, Acianthera alligatorifera, Acianthera angustisepala, Acianthera antennata, Acianthera aphthosa, Acianthera asaroides, Acianthera auriculata, Acianthera bicarinata, Acianthera biceps, Acianthera bicornuta, Acianthera bidentula, Acianthera binotii, Acianthera bissei, Acianthera boliviana, Acianthera brachiloba, Acianthera bragae, Acianthera breviflora, Acianthera butcheri, Acianthera caldensis, Acianthera capanemae, Acianthera caparaoensis, Acianthera capillaris, Acianthera carinata, Acianthera casapensis, Acianthera cerberus, Acianthera chamelopoda, Acianthera chionopa, Acianthera chrysantha, Acianthera circumplexa, Acianthera cogniauxiana, Acianthera compressicaulis, Acianthera consatae, Acianthera cordatifolia, Acianthera costabilis, Acianthera crassilabia, Acianthera cremasta, Acianthera crinita, Acianthera cryptantha, Acianthera cryptophoranthoides, Acianthera decipiens, Acianthera decurrens, Acianthera deserta, Acianthera discophylla, Acianthera duartei, Acianthera ellipsophylla,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-468607: Based on the initial data import
João Barbosa Rodrigues (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barb.Rodr.' in the authors string.
Fábio de Barros (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Barros' in the authors string.
Leonardo Ramos Seixas Guimarães (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.R.S.Guim.' in the authors string.