Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
1103452

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
tro

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 4: 50 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001102790

Common Names

  • Periploca gracilis
  • Gracilis Periploca
  • Gracilis

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Description

Periploca gracilis (also called slender periploca, among many other common names) is a shrub native to East Asia. It has narrow, ovate leaves and white flowers. It prefers moist soils and is commonly found in woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Periploca gracilis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Periploca gracilis is yellow and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Periploca gracilis is a perennial climber that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. Division of the rootstock should be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers a sunny, sheltered position in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Periploca gracilis

Periploca gracilis can be found in Mexico and parts of Central America.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

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