Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
gracilis
ID:
934628

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 8: 45 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933966

Common Names

  • Cyclopogon gracilis
  • Graceful Cyclopogon
  • Gracilis Cyclopogon

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Description

Cyclopogon gracilis (also called Slender Cyclopogon, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to tropical Asia. It is a member of the Orchidaceae family and grows to a height of up to 0.3 m. It has a woody rootstock and lanceolate leaves that are covered with white hairs. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cyclopogon gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyclopogon gracilis is white and has a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyclopogon gracilis can be propagated by division or seed. The best time to divide is in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a sunny location.

Where to Find Cyclopogon gracilis

Cyclopogon gracilis can be found in the tropical Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Species in the Cyclopogon genus

Cyclopogon gardneri, Cyclopogon torusus, Cyclopogon secundus, Cyclopogon cotylolabium, Cyclopogon fuscofloralis, Cyclopogon organensis, Cyclopogon adhaesus, Cyclopogon alexandrae, Cyclopogon apricus, Cyclopogon argyrifolius, Cyclopogon argyrotaenius, Cyclopogon bangii, Cyclopogon bicolor, Cyclopogon bidentatus, Cyclopogon calophyllus, Cyclopogon casanaensis, Cyclopogon cearensis, Cyclopogon chloroleucus, Cyclopogon comosus, Cyclopogon condoranus, Cyclopogon congestus, Cyclopogon cranichoides, Cyclopogon deminkiorum, Cyclopogon dressleri, Cyclopogon dusenii, Cyclopogon dutrae, Cyclopogon elatus, Cyclopogon eldorado, Cyclopogon elegans, Cyclopogon ellipticus, Cyclopogon epiphyticus, Cyclopogon estradae, Cyclopogon eugenii, Cyclopogon glabrescens, Cyclopogon goodyeroides, Cyclopogon gracilis, Cyclopogon graciliscapus, Cyclopogon hatschbachii, Cyclopogon hennisianus, Cyclopogon hirtzii, Cyclopogon iguapensis, Cyclopogon inaequilaterus, Cyclopogon itatiaiensis, Cyclopogon laxiflorus, Cyclopogon lindleyanus, Cyclopogon longibracteatus, Cyclopogon luerorum, Cyclopogon luteoalbus, Cyclopogon macer, Cyclopogon maldonadoanus,

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-52763: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.