Pachystachys gracilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
1305987
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.L.A.Côrtes
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 34: 523 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318441
Common Names
- Pachystachys gracilis
- Gracilis Pachystachys
- Pachystachys Gracilis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pachystachys gracilis (also called Pachystachys gracilis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and is typically found growing on trees. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pachystachys gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pachystachys gracilis has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oblong, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pachystachys gracilis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.
Where to Find Pachystachys gracilis
Pachystachys gracilis can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Pachystachys gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pachystachys gracilis?
Pachystachys gracilis
What is the common name of Pachystachys gracilis?
Graceful Pachystachys
Where is Pachystachys gracilis found?
Pachystachys gracilis is found in the Caribbean and Central America
Species in the Pachystachys genus
Pachystachys coccinea, Pachystachys spicata, Pachystachys lutea, Pachystachys badiospica, Pachystachys puberula, Pachystachys rosea, Pachystachys schunkei, Pachystachys longibracteata, Pachystachys fosteri, Pachystachys incarnata, Pachystachys killipii, Pachystachys ossolae, Pachystachys gracilis, Pachystachys linearibracteata, Pachystachys azaleiflora, Pachystachys cordata, Pachystachys dubiosa, Pachystachys velutina,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,
References
Ana Luiza A. Côrtes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.A.Côrtes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77158458-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.