Dendrophylax gracilis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
942384
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cogn.) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 50: 467 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941722
Common Names
- Graceful Dendrophylax
- Graceful Spider-Lily
- Graceful Dendrophylax
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Dendrophylax gracilis (also called Ghost Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid that is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It is found in moist and humid forests, and is epiphytic, meaning it grows on other plants. It has long, slender leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrophylax gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dendrophylax gracilis has white, fragrant flowers with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Dendrophylax gracilis is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, moist soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained, moist soil.
Where to Find Dendrophylax gracilis
Dendrophylax gracilis can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Dendrophylax genus
Dendrophylax filiformis, Dendrophylax filiformis, Dendrophylax macrocarpus, Dendrophylax porrectus, Dendrophylax alcoa, Dendrophylax barrettiae, Dendrophylax constanzensis, Dendrophylax fawcettii, Dendrophylax funalis, Dendrophylax gracilis, Dendrophylax helorrhiza, Dendrophylax lindenii, Dendrophylax sallei, Dendrophylax serpentilingua, Dendrophylax varius, Dendrophylax funalis, Dendrophylax megarhizus,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-60151: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.