Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
gracilis
ID:
479383

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.O.Williams) Schuit.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Blumea 48: 512 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478715

Common Names

  • Octarrhena gracilis
  • Gracilis Daisy
  • Gracilis Octarrhena

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Synonyms

  • Chitonanthera gracilis L.O.Williams [unknown]

Description

Octarrhena gracilis (also called Slender Octarrhena, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a herbaceous perennial, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Octarrhena gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Octarrhena gracilis are small, white and tubular in shape. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Octarrhena gracilis is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm and humid climate and grows best in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings, which should be planted in a potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted. The plant can also be propagated through seeds, which should be sown in a warm and humid environment.

Where to Find Octarrhena gracilis

Octarrhena gracilis can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia and Ecuador.

Octarrhena gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Octarrhena gracilis?

Octarrhena gracilis

What is the common name of Octarrhena gracilis?

Gracilis

What is the natural habitat of Octarrhena gracilis?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Octarrhena genus

Octarrhena amesiana, Octarrhena angraecoides, Octarrhena aristata, Octarrhena bilabrata, Octarrhena calceiformis, Octarrhena celebica, Octarrhena cordata, Octarrhena cucullifera, Octarrhena cupulilabra, Octarrhena cylindrica, Octarrhena cymbiformis, Octarrhena elmeri, Octarrhena ensifolia, Octarrhena exigua, Octarrhena filiformis, Octarrhena firmula, Octarrhena gemmifera, Octarrhena gibbosa, Octarrhena goliathensis, Octarrhena hastipetala, Octarrhena lorentzii, Octarrhena macgregorii, Octarrhena miniata, Octarrhena oberonioides, Octarrhena obovata, Octarrhena parvula, Octarrhena platyrachis, Octarrhena purpurei-ocellata, Octarrhena pusilla, Octarrhena saccolabioides, Octarrhena salmonea, Octarrhena tenuis, Octarrhena torricellensis, Octarrhena trigona, Octarrhena umbellulata, Octarrhena vanvuurenii, Octarrhena vitellina, Octarrhena wariana, Octarrhena angustifolia, Octarrhena angustissima, Octarrhena aporoides, Octarrhena brassii, Octarrhena falcifolia, Octarrhena gracilis, Octarrhena latipetala, Octarrhena podochiloides, Octarrhena reflexa, Octarrhena spathulata, Octarrhena uniflora, Octarrhena mendumiana,

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-255765: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.