Calochilus gracillimus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracillimus
ID:
779672
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rupp
Source:
wcs
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist 60: 28 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779005
Common Names
- Graceful Calochilus
- Graceful Beard Orchid
- Graceful Bearded Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calochilus gracillimus (also called Slender Beard Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It has a single, slender, arching stem with lance-shaped leaves and a single, slender, arching inflorescence with up to 20 small, greenish-yellow flowers. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Calochilus gracillimus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in floral arrangements. It has a sweet scent and is known to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Calochilus gracillimus are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calochilus gracillimus is a shrub native to Brazil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Calochilus gracillimus
Calochilus gracillimus is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical deciduous forests and tropical dry forests.
Calochilus gracillimus FAQ
What is the common name of Calochilus gracillimus?
Graceful beard orchid
What is the natural habitat of Calochilus gracillimus?
Woodlands and forests
What is the growth habit of Calochilus gracillimus?
Terrestrial herb
Species in the Calochilus genus
Calochilus ammobius, Calochilus caesius, Calochilus cleistanthus, Calochilus imperiosus, Calochilus metallicus, Calochilus russeus, Calochilus caeruleus, Calochilus campestris, Calochilus gracillimus, Calochilus grandiflorus, Calochilus herbaceus, Calochilus holtzei, Calochilus neocaledonicus, Calochilus paludosus, Calochilus psednus, Calochilus richae, Calochilus robertsonii, Calochilus montanus, Calochilus praealtus, Calochilus pruinosus, Calochilus pulchellus, Calochilus sandrae, Calochilus stramenicola, Calochilus therophilus, Calochilus uliginosus, Calochilus platychilus, Calochilus kalaru,
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-31755: Based on the initial data import
Herman Rupp (1872-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rupp' in the authors string.