Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
59714

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Lander

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 6(1): 61 (1987): (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059043



Common Names

  • Graceful Camptacra
  • Graceful Plume Thistle
  • Graceful Feather Thistle


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Description

Camptacra gracilis (also called Slender Camptacra, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has small, white flowers and finely-divided leaves. It typically grows in grassland, scrubland, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Camptacra gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Camptacra gracilis for. lanata (N.T.Burb.) Lander

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Camptacra gracilis has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Camptacra gracilis is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Camptacra gracilis

Camptacra gracilis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Camptacra gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Camptacra gracilis?

Camptacra gracilis

What type of plant is Camptacra gracilis?

Camptacra gracilis is a perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Camptacra gracilis?

Camptacra gracilis is native to Europe

Species in the Camptacra genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-16140: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Nicholas Lander (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lander' in the authors string.