Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
gracilipes
ID:
725765

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Craib) N.Tanaka

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 50: 148 (1999 publ. 2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725098

Common Names

  • Peliosanthes gracilipes
  • Graceful Peliosanthes
  • Graceful Lily

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Description

Peliosanthes gracilipes (also called Slender-leaved Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia and New Guinea. It has long, slender leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peliosanthes gracilipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peliosanthes gracilipes has small, white flowers with five petals that are arranged in a star-like pattern. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peliosanthes gracilipes is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is propagated by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil, at a temperature of 20-25°C. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Peliosanthes gracilipes

Peliosanthes gracilipes is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in wet areas.

Peliosanthes gracilipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peliosanthes gracilipes?

Peliosanthes gracilipes

What is the common name of Peliosanthes gracilipes?

Graceful Peliosanthes

What is the habitat of Peliosanthes gracilipes?

It is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Species in the Peliosanthes genus

Peliosanthes macrophylla, Peliosanthes macrostegia, Peliosanthes violacea, Peliosanthes ophiopogonoides, Peliosanthes curnberlegii, Peliosanthes kaoi, Peliosanthes yunnanensis, Peliosanthes sinica, Peliosanthes griffithii, Peliosanthes teta, Peliosanthes dehongensis, Peliosanthes sessilis, Peliosanthes gracilipes, Peliosanthes subcoronata, Peliosanthes pachystachya, Peliosanthes divaricatanthera, Peliosanthes weberi, Peliosanthes caesia, Peliosanthes reflexa, Peliosanthes irinae, Peliosanthes argenteostriata, Peliosanthes nivea, Peliosanthes nutans, Peliosanthes retroflexa, Peliosanthes minutiflora, Peliosanthes brevicoronata, Peliosanthes cambodiana, Peliosanthes triandra, Peliosanthes micrantha, Peliosanthes densiflora, Peliosanthes hexagona, Peliosanthes aperta, Peliosanthes elegans, Peliosanthes kenhillii, Peliosanthes separata, Peliosanthes inaperta, Peliosanthes kenhilloides, Peliosanthes splendens,

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-285400: Based on the initial data import
William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
Noriyuki Tanaka (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Tanaka' in the authors string.