Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
gracilis
ID:
251657

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aver.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 82(3): 137 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250989

Common Names

  • Slender Appendicula
  • Slender-Leaf Appendicula
  • Slender-Leafed Appendicula

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Description

Appendicula gracilis (also called Gracilis Appendicula, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has grey-green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Appendicula gracilis is used as an ornamental plant, for its essential oils, and as a medicinal plant. Ornamentally, it is used as a border plant, a ground cover, and in rock gardens. Its essential oils are used in perfumes and aromatherapy. Medicinally, it is used to treat headaches, insomnia, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Appendicula gracilis is a small, white, two-lipped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, bright green plant with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Appendicula gracilis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered position and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Appendicula gracilis

Appendicula gracilis can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including parts of Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Appendicula gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Appendicula gracilis?

Appendicula gracilis

What is the common name of Appendicula gracilis?

Graceful Appendicula

What is the natural habitat of Appendicula gracilis?

It is found in tropical rainforests in South-East Asia

Species in the Appendicula genus

Appendicula aberrans, Appendicula adnata, Appendicula alba, Appendicula anceps, Appendicula anemophila, Appendicula angustifolia, Appendicula annamensis, Appendicula anomala, Appendicula babiensis, Appendicula baliensis, Appendicula biloba, Appendicula bilobulata, Appendicula biumbonata, Appendicula bracteata, Appendicula bracteosa, Appendicula brevimentum, Appendicula buxifolia, Appendicula calcarata, Appendicula calcicola, Appendicula callifera, Appendicula carinifera, Appendicula carnosa, Appendicula celebica, Appendicula chalmersiana, Appendicula clemensiae, Appendicula collina, Appendicula concava, Appendicula congenera, Appendicula congesta, Appendicula cornuta, Appendicula crispa, Appendicula cristata, Appendicula crotalina, Appendicula cuneata, Appendicula dajakorum, Appendicula damusensis, Appendicula dendrobioides, Appendicula densifolia, Appendicula disticha, Appendicula djamuensis, Appendicula effusa, Appendicula elegans, Appendicula elmeri, Appendicula fallax, Appendicula fasciculata, Appendicula fenixii, Appendicula flaccida, Appendicula floribunda, Appendicula foliosa, Appendicula fractiflexa,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-13464: Based on the initial data import
Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.