Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Species:
gracilior
ID:
523310

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pilg.) C.N.Page

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 45: 383. (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522642

Common Names

  • Afrocarpus
  • Gracilior
  • Slender Yellowwood

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Synonyms

  • Nageia falcata gracilior (Pilg.) Silba [valid]
  • Podocarpus gracilior Pilg. [valid]
  • Decussocarpus gracilior (Pilg.) de Laub. [valid]
  • Afrocarpus falcatus gracilior (Pilg.) Silba [valid]

Description

Afrocarpus gracilior (also called 'Graceful Afrocarpus', among many other common names) is a coniferous tree native to East Africa. It has needle-like leaves and produces small cones in the summer. It is typically found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Afrocarpus gracilior is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Afrocarpus gracilior has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. Seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Afrocarpus gracilior is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Afrocarpus gracilior

Afrocarpus gracilior is native to the tropical forests of Africa and can be found in nurseries and online retailers that specialize in exotic plants.

Afrocarpus gracilior FAQ

What is the scientific name of Afrocarpus gracilior?

Afrocarpus gracilior

What is the common name of Afrocarpus gracilior?

Graceful Yellowwood

What is the natural habitat of Afrocarpus gracilior?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Podocarpaceae family

Acmopyle pancheri, Acmopyle sahniana, Afrocarpus dawei, Afrocarpus falcatus, Afrocarpus gracilior, Afrocarpus mannii, Afrocarpus usambarensis, Dacrycarpus cinctus, Dacrycarpus compactus, Dacrycarpus cumingii, Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, Dacrycarpus expansus, Dacrycarpus imbricatus, Dacrycarpus kinabaluensis, Dacrycarpus steupii, Dacrycarpus vieillardii, Dacrydium suprinii, Dacrydium araucarioides, Dacrydium balansae, Dacrydium beccarii, Dacrydium comosum, Dacrydium cornwallianum, Dacrydium cupressinum, Dacrydium elatum, Dacrydium ericoides, Dacrydium gibbsiae, Dacrydium gracile, Dacrydium guillauminii, Dacrydium leptophyllum, Dacrydium lycopodioides, Dacrydium magnum, Dacrydium medium, Dacrydium nausoriense, Dacrydium nidulum, Dacrydium novoguineense, Dacrydium pectinatum, Dacrydium spathoides, Dacrydium xanthandrum, Dacrydium tenuifolium, Dacrydium vieillardii, Falcatifolium angustum, Falcatifolium falciforme, Falcatifolium gruezoi, Falcatifolium papuanum, Falcatifolium sleumeri, Falcatifolium taxoides, Falcatifolium falcatum, Halocarpus bidwillii, Halocarpus biformis, Halocarpus kirkii,

References

Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
Christopher Nigel Page (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.N.Page' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for:wfo-0000522642: Placement according to April 2023 Classification