Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
716552

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mill.) Britton

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
in Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 35: 563. 1908.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715885

Common Names

  • Harrisia gracilis
  • Graceful Harrisia
  • Harrisia Gracilis

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Description

Harrisia gracilis (also called Slender Harrisia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial cactus, growing up to 1 m in height. It is native to Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Harrisia gracilis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a yellow dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Harrisia gracilis are white and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Harrisia gracilis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. For cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early fall and place them in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Harrisia gracilis

Harrisia gracilis is native to Central and South America.

Harrisia gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Harrisia gracilis?

Harrisia gracilis

What is the common name of Harrisia gracilis?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Harrisia gracilis?

Tropical forests

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,

References

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.