Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
809176

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hopper & A.P.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 20: 271 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808510



Common Names

  • Graceful Drakaea
  • Graceful Drakaea
  • Graceful Drakaea


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Description

Drakaea gracilis (also called Slender Hammer Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, including moist grasslands, heaths, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Drakaea gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It is also used to make medicinal teas and tinctures for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Drakaea gracilis is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drakaea gracilis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-draining medium.

Where to Find Drakaea gracilis

Drakaea gracilis is native to Australia.

Drakaea gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Drakaea gracilis?

Drakaea gracilis

What is the natural habitat of Drakaea gracilis?

Grassy woodland and heathland

What is the flowering period of Drakaea gracilis?

August to October

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-346745: Based on the initial data import
Stephen Hopper (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hopper' in the authors string.
Andrew Phillip Brown (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Br.' in the authors string.