Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
gracile
ID:
77779

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Fl. Antarct. 2: 321 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077108



Common Names

  • Macrachaenium gracile
  • Gracile Macrachaenium
  • Gracile


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Description

Macrachaenium gracile (also called 'Graceful macrachaenium', 'Graceful macrachaenium', 'Graceful macrachaenium' among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Macrachaenium gracile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat colds, coughs, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macrachaenium gracile is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, with long stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrachaenium gracile is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in spring or autumn. For division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist but well-draining soil.

Where to Find Macrachaenium gracile

Macrachaenium gracile is native to the eastern United States and can be found in moist, sandy soils in woodlands, thickets, and along roadsides.

Macrachaenium gracile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrachaenium gracile?

Macrachaenium gracile

What are the common names of Macrachaenium gracile?

Graceful Macrachaenium

What is the natural habitat of Macrachaenium gracile?

Macrachaenium gracile is native to South America and is found in moist forests and woodlands

Species in the Macrachaenium 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,

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