Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) X.Guo & R.M.K.Saunders
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Taxon 66: 15 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421844
Common Names
- Sphaerocoryne gracilipes
- Graceful Sphaerocoryne
- Graceful Globe Flower
Description
Sphaerocoryne gracilipes (also called Slender-footed sphaerocoryne, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands, woodlands, and along riverbanks. It is a small to medium-sized herb, growing up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are pinnate, and its flowers are white and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Sphaerocoryne gracilipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sphaerocoryne gracilipes is a slow-growing shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings and grows best in well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can survive in a wide range of soil types. It prefers full sun and can tolerate light shade.
Where to Find Sphaerocoryne gracilipes
Sphaerocoryne gracilipes can be found in the tropical forests of South America.
Species in the Sphaerocoryne genus
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,
References
Xing Guo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.Guo' in the authors string.