Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
255960

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl.) Borhidi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 28(1-2): 69. 1982

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255292

Common Names

  • Arachnothryx gracilis
  • Gracile Arachnothryx
  • Arachnothryx gracilis

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Synonyms

  • Arachnothryx silvicola (L.O.Williams) Borhidi [valid]
  • Rondeletia gracilis Hemsl. [valid]
  • Rondeletia silvicola L.O.Williams [valid]

Description

Arachnothryx gracilis (also called Graceful Spiderwort, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant with white flowers and a star-shaped corolla. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Arachnothryx gracilis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arachnothryx gracilis has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arachnothryx gracilis is a perennial herb that prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Arachnothryx gracilis

Arachnothryx gracilis can be found in tropical regions of Africa.

Arachnothryx gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arachnothryx gracilis?

Arachnothryx gracilis

What is the common name of Arachnothryx gracilis?

Graceful arachnothryx

What is the natural habitat of Arachnothryx gracilis?

It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in South Africa.

Species in the Arachnothryx genus

Arachnothryx aspera, Arachnothryx bertieroides, Arachnothryx bourgaei, Arachnothryx brenesii, Arachnothryx buddleioides, Arachnothryx calycophylla, Arachnothryx calycosa, Arachnothryx capitellata, Arachnothryx caucana, Arachnothryx chaconis, Arachnothryx chiapensis, Arachnothryx chimboracensis, Arachnothryx chiriquiana, Arachnothryx colombiana, Arachnothryx costanensis, Arachnothryx cupreiflora, Arachnothryx darienensis, Arachnothryx discolor, Arachnothryx dwyeri, Arachnothryx educta, Arachnothryx euryphylla, Arachnothryx evansii, Arachnothryx fosbergii, Arachnothryx garciae, Arachnothryx ginetteae, Arachnothryx glabrata, Arachnothryx gonzaleoides, Arachnothryx gracilis, Arachnothryx gracilispica, Arachnothryx guerrerensis, Arachnothryx guettardioides, Arachnothryx heteranthera, Arachnothryx hispidula, Arachnothryx jurgensenii, Arachnothryx laniflora, Arachnothryx leucophylla, Arachnothryx linguiformis, Arachnothryx lojensis, Arachnothryx macrocalyx, Arachnothryx manantlanensis, Arachnothryx mexicana, Arachnothryx monteverdensis, Arachnothryx myriantha, Arachnothryx nebulosa, Arachnothryx nitida, Arachnothryx ovandensis, Arachnothryx ovata, Arachnothryx pansamalana, Arachnothryx perezii, Arachnothryx peruviana,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-13876: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.