Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
846426

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soderstr. & Londoño

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 75: 835 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845761

Common Names

  • Gracile Alvimia
  • Gracile False-Paradise
  • Gracile False Paradise

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Description

Alvimia gracilis (also called Slender Alvimia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 2 m. It has white, star-shaped flowers and is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Alvimia gracilis is a species of flowering plant that is used as an ornamental in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alvimia gracilis has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and dark green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alvimia gracilis is a perennial herb native to Brazil. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation can be done by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and the divisions should be done in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Alvimia gracilis

Alvimia gracilis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.

Alvimia gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alvimia gracilis?

Alvimia gracilis

What is the common name of Alvimia gracilis?

Graceful Alvimia

Where is Alvimia gracilis found?

Brazil

Species in the Alvimia genus

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Thomas Robert Soderstrom (1936-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soderstr.' in the authors string.
Ximena Londoño (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Londoño' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:316706-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].