Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
gracile
ID:
552978

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Mey.) Kupicha

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 38: 654 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552310

Common Names

  • Gracile Aspidoglossum
  • Aspidoglossum gracile
  • Gracile

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Synonyms

  • Lagarinthus exilis Decne. [unknown]
  • Lagarinthus microdon Turcz. [unknown]
  • Rhinolobium lineare Decne. [unknown]
  • Rhinolobium tenue Arn. [unknown]
  • Schizoglossum parvulum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Schizoglossum lunatum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Schizoglossum tenue (Arn.) Druce [unknown]
  • Schizoglossum guthriei Schltr. [unknown]
  • Gomphocarpus gracilis (E.Mey.) D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Lagarinthus gracilis E.Mey. [unknown]
  • Schizoglossum bolusii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Schizoglossum filifolium Schltr. [unknown]
  • Schizoglossum filipes Schltr. [unknown]
  • Schizoglossum tomentosum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Schizoglossum exile Schltr. [unknown]
  • Schizoglossum monticola Schltr. [unknown]
  • Schizoglossum addoense N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Schizoglossum bowkeriae N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Schizoglossum buchananii N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Schizoglossum burchellii N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Schizoglossum dregei N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Schizoglossum parcum N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Schizoglossum parvulum parvulum [unknown]
  • Schizoglossum parvulum sessile N.E.Br. [unknown]

Description

Aspidoglossum gracile (also called Slender Aspidoglossum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, lanceolate leaves and small white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is commonly found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidoglossum gracile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aspidoglossum gracile is small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidoglossum gracile is a herbaceous perennial that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 21°C (70°F). The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Aspidoglossum gracile

Aspidoglossum gracile can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.

Aspidoglossum gracile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspidoglossum gracile?

Aspidoglossum gracile

What is the family of Aspidoglossum gracile?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Aspidoglossum gracile?

Graceful Aspidoglossum

Species in the Aspidoglossum genus

Aspidoglossum angustissimum, Aspidoglossum araneiferum, Aspidoglossum biflorum, Aspidoglossum breve, Aspidoglossum carinatum, Aspidoglossum connatum, Aspidoglossum crebrum, Aspidoglossum delagoense, Aspidoglossum demissum, Aspidoglossum difficile, Aspidoglossum dissimile, Aspidoglossum elliotii, Aspidoglossum erubescens, Aspidoglossum eylesii, Aspidoglossum fasciculare, Aspidoglossum flanaganii, Aspidoglossum glabellum, Aspidoglossum glabrescens, Aspidoglossum glanduliferum, Aspidoglossum gracile, Aspidoglossum grandiflorum, Aspidoglossum heterophyllum, Aspidoglossum hirundo, Aspidoglossum interruptum, Aspidoglossum lamellatum, Aspidoglossum lanatum, Aspidoglossum masaicum, Aspidoglossum nyasae, Aspidoglossum ovalifolium, Aspidoglossum restioides, Aspidoglossum rhodesicum, Aspidoglossum uncinatum, Aspidoglossum validum, Aspidoglossum virgatum, Aspidoglossum woodii, Aspidoglossum xanthosphaerum, Aspidoglossum albocoronatum,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2656209: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
Frances Kristina Kupicha (1947-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kupicha' in the authors string.