Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
gracile
ID:
1296119

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fenzl

Source:
tro

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 3: 769 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295457



Common Names

  • Kalidium gracile
  • Gracile Kalidium
  • Gracile Sea-blite


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Description

Kalidium gracile (also called 'Graceful Kalidium', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy areas, such as along beaches and in desert scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Kalidium gracile is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be used for landscaping and as a windbreak. It is also used to stabilize soils and can be planted in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kalidium gracile is yellow and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Kalidium gracile can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Kalidium gracile

Kalidium gracile is found in the Mediterranean region.

Kalidium gracile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kalidium gracile?

Kalidium gracile

What is the common name of Kalidium gracile?

Graceful Kalidium

What is the natural habitat of Kalidium gracile?

It is found in salty and brackish habitats, such as salt marshes, estuaries, and mudflats

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,

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