Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
gracillima
ID:
555389

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16: 257 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554721



Common Names

  • Specklinia gracillima
  • Gracillima Specklinia
  • Gracillima's Specklinia


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Synonyms

  • Humboltia gracillima Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis brevicaulis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis gracillima Lindl. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis humidicola Garay [unknown]

Description

Specklinia gracillima (also called 'Gracile Specklinia', among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with thin, erect stems and small, ovate leaves. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and can be found in cloud forests and humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Specklinia gracillima is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fatigue, insomnia, and digestive issues. It is also used as an herbal remedy to boost the immune system and to treat respiratory infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green keel. Seed: small, brown, and round. Seedlings: small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Specklinia gracillima is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a shady location and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Specklinia gracillima

Specklinia gracillima is native to the Caribbean and can be found in moist, shady areas in tropical rainforests.

Specklinia gracillima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Specklinia gracillima?

Specklinia gracillima

What is the family of Specklinia gracillima?

Lecanoraceae

What is the common name of Specklinia gracillima?

Gracillima Specklinia

Species in the Specklinia genus

Specklinia corniculata, Specklinia grobyi, Specklinia lanceola, Specklinia marginalis, Specklinia acanthodes, Specklinia acicularis, Specklinia acrisepala, Specklinia alexii, Specklinia alta, Specklinia ancora, Specklinia areldii, Specklinia aristata, Specklinia barbae, Specklinia bicornis, Specklinia blancoi, Specklinia brighamella, Specklinia brighamii, Specklinia cabellensis, Specklinia cactantha, Specklinia calderae, Specklinia calyptrostele, Specklinia campylotyle, Specklinia cestrochila, Specklinia chontalensis, Specklinia ciliifera, Specklinia clavigera, Specklinia colombiana, Specklinia condylata, Specklinia coronula, Specklinia corynetes, Specklinia costaricensis, Specklinia curtisii, Specklinia cycesis, Specklinia cynocephala, Specklinia digitale, Specklinia displosa, Specklinia dodii, Specklinia endotrachys, Specklinia exesilabia, Specklinia exilis, Specklinia flosculifera, Specklinia formondii, Specklinia fuegi, Specklinia fulgens, Specklinia glandulosa, Specklinia gongylodes, Specklinia gracillima, Specklinia grisebachiana, Specklinia guanacastensis, Specklinia helenae,

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-266367: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.
Alec M. Pridgeon (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pridgeon' in the authors string.