Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
569547

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 28: 707 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568879

Common Names

  • Boopis Gracilis
  • Gracilis Boopis
  • Boopis Gracilis Plant

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Synonyms

  • Boopis bicolor Phil. [unknown]
  • Boopis gracilis decumbens Chodat [unknown]
  • Boopis gracilis lazulina Speg. [unknown]
  • Boopis gracilis pozoiformis (Phil.) Hicken [unknown]
  • Boopis pozoiformis Phil. [unknown]

Description

Boopis gracilis (also called Graceful Boopis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree of the family Bonnetiaceae, native to the tropical forests of South America. It has a slender trunk and an open, rounded crown. The leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate-lanceolate, with entire margins. The flowers are small, white, and fragrant, and the fruits are drupes.

Uses & Benefits

Boopis gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Boopis gracilis is white with yellowish-green veins, and it has a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boopis gracilis is a terrestrial orchid native to Argentina. It can be propagated by division, and cultivated in a well-draining potting mix. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly during the growing season. It should be kept slightly dry during the winter months.

Where to Find Boopis gracilis

Boopis gracilis is native to the Andes Mountains in Colombia and Venezuela.

Boopis gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boopis gracilis?

Boopis gracilis

What is the common name of Boopis gracilis?

Gracilis Boopis

Where is Boopis gracilis found?

Boopis gracilis is found in South America, specifically in Argentina and Chile.

Species in the Calyceraceae family

Acicarpha bonariensis, Acicarpha obtusisepala, Acicarpha procumbens, Acicarpha runcinata, Acicarpha tribuloides, Boopis andicola, Boopis anthemoides, Boopis australis, Boopis breviscapa, Boopis bupleuroides, Boopis castillonii, Boopis chubutensis, Boopis filifolia, Boopis gracilis, Boopis graminea, Boopis itatiaiae, Boopis juergensii, Boopis multicaulis, Boopis patagonica, Boopis pusilla, Boopis raffaellii, Boopis pterocalyx, Boopis necronensis, Calycera balsamitifolia, Calycera boopidea, Calycera calcitrapa, Calycera crassifolia, Calycera eryngioides, Calycera herbacea, Calycera horrida, Calycera lanata, Calycera leucanthema, Calycera pulvinata, Calycera sessiliflora, Calycera sympaganthera, Calycera eryngioides, Calycera leucanthema, Gamocarpha alpina, Gamocarpha angustifolia, Gamocarpha dentata, Gamocarpha gilliesii, Gamocarpha ligulata, Gamocarpha polycephala, Gamocarpha selliana, Moschopsis caleopuensis, Moschopsis leyboldi, Moschopsis monocephala, Moschopsis rosulata, Moschopsis subandina, Moschopsis trilobata,

References