Status:
valid
Authors:
(Scheele) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 23: 305 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076275
Common Names
- Coriaceous Grazielia
- Grazielia Coriacea
- Grazielia
Synonyms
- Eupatorium coriaceum Scheele [unknown]
Description
Grazielia coriacea (also called Coriaceous ragwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, open woodlands and rocky slopes. It has a woody base with a single stem that can grow up to 1.2 m tall. The leaves are lanceolate and have a greyish-green color. The flowers are yellow and have a daisy-like shape.
Uses & Benefits
Grazielia coriacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and it can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Grazielia coriacea is a yellow-orange color, with a bell-shaped corolla and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Grazielia coriacea is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Grazielia coriacea
Grazielia coriacea is found in the dry forests of Brazil and Argentina.
Grazielia coriacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grazielia coriacea?
Grazielia coriacea
What are the characteristics of Grazielia coriacea?
Grazielia coriacea is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to South Africa and has yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is drought tolerant.
What is the growth habit of Grazielia coriacea?
Grazielia coriacea is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m and a width of 1-2 m.
Species in the Grazielia genus
Grazielia mollicoma,
Grazielia gaudichaudeana,
Grazielia bishopii,
Grazielia intermedia,
Grazielia coriacea,
Grazielia brevipetiolata,
Grazielia dimorpholepis,
Grazielia mollissima,
Grazielia nummularia,
Grazielia serrata,
Grazielia schultzii,
Grazielia multifida,
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,