Comocladia gracilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
618219
Status:
valid
Authors:
Helwig
Source:
cmp
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 22A(17): 23 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617551
Common Names
- Comocladia Gracilis
- Gracilis Comocladia
- Comocladia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Comocladia gracilis (also called Slender Boxwood, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean region and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas. It has leathery leaves with toothed margins and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Comocladia gracilis is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive ailments, fever, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to produce incense.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Comocladia gracilis has small, yellowish-white flowers that are arranged in umbels. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Comocladia gracilis is a tropical evergreen tree native to Central America. It can be propagated from seeds, cuttings, or air layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season. Prune regularly to maintain a desired shape.
Where to Find Comocladia gracilis
Comocladia gracilis is native to tropical America.
Comocladia gracilis FAQ
What is the common name of Comocladia gracilis?
The common name of Comocladia gracilis is False Mastic
What is the natural habitat of Comocladia gracilis?
The natural habitat of Comocladia gracilis is tropical rainforests
What is the scientific name of Comocladia gracilis?
The scientific name of Comocladia gracilis is Comocladia gracilis
Species in the Comocladia genus
Comocladia cordata, Comocladia cuneata, Comocladia dentata, Comocladia dodonaea, Comocladia domingensis, Comocladia ehrenbergii, Comocladia ekmaniana, Comocladia gilgiana, Comocladia glabra, Comocladia gracilis, Comocladia grandidentata, Comocladia guatemalensis, Comocladia hollickii, Comocladia intermedia, Comocladia jamaicensis, Comocladia macrophylla, Comocladia mollifolia, Comocladia mollissima, Comocladia palmeri, Comocladia parvifolia, Comocladia pinnatifolia, Comocladia platyphylla, Comocladia pubescens, Comocladia repanda, Comocladia undulata, Comocladia velutina, Comocladia parvifoliola, Comocladia mayana,
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2733755: Based on the initial data import
Burghard Helwig (d.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Helwig' in the authors string.