Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
gracilis
ID:
1305987

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.L.A.Côrtes

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 34: 523 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318441

Common Names

  • Pachystachys gracilis
  • Gracilis Pachystachys
  • Pachystachys Gracilis

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Description

Pachystachys gracilis (also called Pachystachys gracilis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and is typically found growing on trees. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pachystachys gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pachystachys gracilis has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oblong, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pachystachys gracilis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Pachystachys gracilis

Pachystachys gracilis can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Pachystachys gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pachystachys gracilis?

Pachystachys gracilis

What is the common name of Pachystachys gracilis?

Graceful Pachystachys

Where is Pachystachys gracilis found?

Pachystachys gracilis is found in the Caribbean and Central America

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Ana Luiza A. Côrtes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.A.Côrtes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77158458-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.