Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
gracilipes
ID:
1409379

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


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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.

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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 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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Richard M. K. Saunders (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.K.Saunders' in the authors string.
Xing Guo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.Guo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77161580-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.