Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
341014

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 28: 227 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340346



Common Names

  • Aphelia Gracilis
  • Bristle Orchid
  • Bristle-tip Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Aphelia gunnii Hook.f. [illegitimate]
  • Brizula gracilis (Sond.) Hieron. [unknown]

Description

Aphelia gracilis (also called Dwarf Aphelia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in rocky, sandy soils and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Aphelia gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases, fever, and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aphelia gracilis has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seedlings are small and have thin, delicate stems. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aphelia gracilis is a terrestrial orchid that prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes or by seed sowing.

Where to Find Aphelia gracilis

Aphelia gracilis is native to the United States and can be found in the Appalachian Mountains.

Aphelia gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aphelia gracilis?

Aphelia gracilis

What is the common name of Aphelia gracilis?

Gracile Aphelia

What is the natural habitat of Aphelia gracilis?

It is native to the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais, Goiás, and Mato Grosso do Sul

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

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