Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
monochaeta
ID:
32953

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bot. Centralbl. 64. 1895

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032282



Common Names

  • Gratwickia monochaeta
  • One-Haired Gratwickia
  • Single-Haired Gratwickia


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Synonyms

  • Helichrysum mellorianum J.M.Black [unknown]
  • Helichrysum monochaetum (F.Muell.) H.Eichler [unknown]

Description

Gratwickia monochaeta (also called Gratwickia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem with alternate, oblong leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gratwickia monochaeta is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gratwickia monochaeta is a yellow-orange with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are long and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gratwickia monochaeta can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a stem cutting and allow it to dry out for a few days. Then, plant the stem in well-draining soil and water it regularly. The plant will start to produce new roots and shoots in a few weeks.

Where to Find Gratwickia monochaeta

Gratwickia monochaeta is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides.

Gratwickia monochaeta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gratwickia monochaeta?

Gratwickia monochaeta

What is the natural habitat of Gratwickia monochaeta?

Gratwickia monochaeta is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

What are the uses of Gratwickia monochaeta?

Gratwickia monochaeta is used for its medicinal properties, as an ornamental plant, and as a food source.

Species in the Gratwickia 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