Angraecopsis gracillima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracillima
ID:
975209
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rolfe) Summerh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1937: 465 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974547
Common Names
- Angraecopsis gracillima
- Gracillima Angraecopsis
- Angraecopsis Gracillima
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Angraecopsis gracillima (also called Graceful Angraecopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. It typically grows in moist, shady forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Angraecopsis gracillima is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers, and as a medicinal plant, for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Angraecopsis gracillima has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and fragile.
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Angraecopsis gracillima is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical rainforest of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a 4-6 inch stem cutting and place it in a pot filled with a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, humid environment until the cutting has rooted.
Where to Find Angraecopsis gracillima
Angraecopsis gracillima is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Species in the Angraecopsis genus
Angraecopsis thomensis, Angraecopsis cryptantha, Angraecopsis dolabriformis, Angraecopsis elliptica, Angraecopsis gassneri, Angraecopsis gracillima, Angraecopsis hallei, Angraecopsis holochila, Angraecopsis ischnopus, Angraecopsis lisowskii, Angraecopsis lovettii, Angraecopsis macrophylla, Angraecopsis malawiensis, Angraecopsis parva, Angraecopsis parviflora, Angraecopsis pobeguinii, Angraecopsis tenerrima, Angraecopsis tridens, Angraecopsis trifurca,
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-9171: Based on the initial data import
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.
Victor Samuel Summerhayes (1897-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Summerh.' in the authors string.