Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) Moq.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 13(2): 420 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692570
Common Names
- Froelichia gracilis
- Graceful Froelichia
- Slender Froelichia
Synonyms
- Froelichia braunii Standl. [unknown]
- Froelichia texana (A.Braun) Small [unknown]
- Oplotheca gracilis Hook. [unknown]
Description
Froelichia gracilis (also called Gracilis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae. It is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in a variety of habitats, including deserts, grasslands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Froelichia gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Froelichia gracilis is small, yellow and star-shaped. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are thin, upright and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Froelichia gracilis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining medium and kept moist.
Where to Find Froelichia gracilis
Froelichia gracilis is native to the United States, Mexico, and Central and South America, and is found in dry, sandy soils.
Froelichia gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Froelichia gracilis?
Froelichia gracilis
What is the common name of Froelichia gracilis?
Slender snakecotton
What is the natural habitat of Froelichia gracilis?
Grasslands and scrublands
Species in the Froelichia genus
Froelichia arizonica,
Froelichia chacoensis,
Froelichia drummondii,
Froelichia floridana,
Froelichia gracilis,
Froelichia humboldtiana,
Froelichia interrupta,
Froelichia juncea,
Froelichia latifolia,
Froelichia nudicaulis,
Froelichia paraguayensis,
Froelichia procera,
Froelichia sericea,
Froelichia xanti,
Froelichia xantusii,
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens,
Achyranthes aspera,
Achyranthes bidentata,
Achyranthes diandra,
Achyranthes fasciculata,
Achyranthes mangarevica,
Achyranthes marchionica,
Achyranthes margaretarum,
Achyranthes mutica,
Achyranthes splendens,
Achyranthes talbotii,
Achyranthes shahii,
Achyropsis avicularis,
Achyropsis filifolia,
Achyropsis fruticulosa,
Achyropsis gracilis,
Achyropsis laniceps,
Achyropsis leptostachya,
Acroglochin obtusifolia,
Acroglochin persicarioides,
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Agathophora alopecuroides,
Agriophyllum lateriflorum,
Agriophyllum latifolium,
Agriophyllum minus,
Agriophyllum montasirii,
Agriophyllum paletzkianum,
Agriophyllum squarrosum,
Allenrolfea occidentalis,
Allenrolfea patagonica,
Allenrolfea vaginata,