Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
305907

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brongn. ex Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Syst. Aroid. : 214 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305239

Common Names

  • Scaphispatha Gracilis
  • Graceful Scaphispatha
  • Gracilis Scaphispatha

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Description

Scaphispatha gracilis (also called 'Graceful Scaphispatha', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, swamps, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Scaphispatha gracilis is used in traditional medicine as a remedy for fever, headache, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its fruits are eaten raw or cooked.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scaphispatha gracilis has small, yellow-green flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaphispatha gracilis is a terrestrial orchid that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Scaphispatha gracilis

Scaphispatha gracilis is native to Central and South America.

Scaphispatha gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaphispatha gracilis?

Scaphispatha gracilis

What is the common name of Scaphispatha gracilis?

Graceful Scaphispatha

What is the natural habitat of Scaphispatha gracilis?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Scaphispatha genus

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schott' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:88691-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.