Marianthus gracilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
453279
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ostenf.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Biol. Meddel. Kongel. Danske Vidensk. Selsk. 3(2): 67 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452611
Common Names
- Marianthus gracilis
- Gracilis Marianthus
- Marianthus Marianthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Marianthus gracilis (also called Slender Marianthus, among many other common names) is a shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in humid forests and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Marianthus gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Marianthus gracilis is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Marianthus gracilis can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a rooting medium. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Marianthus gracilis
Marianthus gracilis is native to Indonesia.
Marianthus gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marianthus gracilis?
Marianthus gracilis
What is the common name of Marianthus gracilis?
Graceful Marianthus
What is the family of Marianthus gracilis?
Gesneriaceae
Species in the Marianthus genus
Marianthus coerulea-punctatus, Marianthus bignoniaceus, Marianthus angustifolius, Marianthus erubescens, Marianthus parviflorus, Marianthus gracilis, Marianthus sylvaticus, Marianthus dryandra, Marianthus coeruleopunctatus, Marianthus aquilonaris, Marianthus ringens, Marianthus bicolor, Marianthus drummondianus, Marianthus granulatus, Marianthus microphyllus, Marianthus mollis,
Species in the Pittosporaceae family
Auranticarpa edentata, Auranticarpa ilicifolia, Auranticarpa melanosperma, Auranticarpa papyracea, Auranticarpa resinosa, Auranticarpa rhombifolia, Bentleya spinescens, Billardiera coriacea, Billardiera cymosa, Billardiera drummondii, Billardiera floribunda, Billardiera fraseri, Billardiera fusiformis, Billardiera heterophylla, Billardiera laxiflora, Billardiera lehmanniana, Billardiera longiflora, Billardiera macrantha, Billardiera mutabilis, Billardiera nesophila, Billardiera ovalis, Billardiera rubens, Billardiera scandens, Billardiera sericophora, Billardiera speciosa, Billardiera uniflora, Billardiera variifolia, Billardiera venusta, Billardiera versicolor, Billardiera viridiflora, Bursaria calcicola, Bursaria incana, Bursaria longisepala, Bursaria occidentalis, Bursaria reevesii, Bursaria spinosa, Bursaria tenuifolia, Bursaria cayzerae, Cheiranthera borealis, Cheiranthera simplicifolia, Cheiranthera telfordii, Cheiranthera alternifolia, Cheiranthera brevifolia, Cheiranthera filifolia, Cheiranthera linearis, Cheiranthera parviflora, Cheiranthera preissiana, Cheiranthera volubilis, Hymenosporum flavum, Marianthus coerulea-punctatus,
References
Carl Hansen Ostenfeld (1873-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ostenf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:139871-3: Based on the initial data import