Toxocarpus gracilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
412298
Status:
valid
Authors:
Decne.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 505 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411630
Common Names
- Toxocarpus gracilis
- Graceful Toxocarpus
- Toxocarpus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Toxocarpus gracilis (also called Slender toxocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Eriocaulaceae family. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist grasslands, swamps, and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Toxocarpus gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums, and as a ground cover in rock gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Toxocarpus gracilis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and thin with a single, thin stem and small, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Toxocarpus gracilis is a perennial herb that grows in moist soils in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The rhizomes can be divided in spring or autumn and planted in a moist, well-draining medium.
Where to Find Toxocarpus gracilis
Toxocarpus gracilis is native to the island of Madagascar.
Toxocarpus gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Toxocarpus gracilis?
Toxocarpus gracilis
What is the common name of Toxocarpus gracilis?
Graceful toxocarpus
What is the natural habitat of Toxocarpus gracilis?
It is found in wet grasslands, marshes, and swamps
Species in the Toxocarpus genus
Toxocarpus gracilis, Toxocarpus eriocarpus, Toxocarpus excisus, Toxocarpus fenixii, Toxocarpus kleinii, Toxocarpus glaucus, Toxocarpus batanensis, Toxocarpus beddomei, Toxocarpus bonii, Toxocarpus ellipticus, Toxocarpus concanensis, Toxocarpus cyclosepalus, Toxocarpus borneensis, Toxocarpus palghatensis, Toxocarpus oblanceolatus, Toxocarpus oliganthus, Toxocarpus ovatus, Toxocarpus loheri, Toxocarpus kurzii, Toxocarpus merrillii, Toxocarpus longistigma, Toxocarpus barbatus, Toxocarpus pierrei, Toxocarpus rubricaulis, Toxocarpus himalensis, Toxocarpus villosus, Toxocarpus wightianus, Toxocarpus fuscus, Toxocarpus hainanensis, Toxocarpus laevigatus, Toxocarpus wangianus, Toxocarpus insularis, Toxocarpus patens, Toxocarpus paucinervius,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,
References
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:102210-1: Based on the initial data import