Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
gracilenta
ID:
1241414

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 68: 46 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240752





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Description

Hackelia gracilenta (also called Slender Stickseed, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to North America. It has small, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, sheltered areas in open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hackelia gracilenta is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hackelia gracilenta are small and white. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small with two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hackelia gracilenta is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cold frame.

Where to Find Hackelia gracilenta

Hackelia gracilenta can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Nevada.

Hackelia gracilenta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hackelia gracilenta?

Hackelia gracilenta

What type of plant is Hackelia gracilenta?

A herb

What is the natural habitat of Hackelia gracilenta?

It is found in moist forests and riparian areas

Species in the Hackelia genus

Hackelia bhutanica, Hackelia brachytuba, Hackelia ciliata, Hackelia deflexa, Hackelia difformis, Hackelia diffusa, Hackelia heliocarpa, Hackelia meeboldii, Hackelia mexicana, Hackelia murgabica, Hackelia obtusifolia, Hackelia popovii, Hackelia uncinata, Hackelia hintoniorum, Hackelia patens, Hackelia leonotis, Hackelia parviflora, Hackelia revoluta, Hackelia amethystina, Hackelia bella, Hackelia besseyi, Hackelia californica, Hackelia cinerea, Hackelia cronquistii, Hackelia cusickii, Hackelia davisii, Hackelia floribunda, Hackelia hirsuta, Hackelia hispida, Hackelia micrantha, Hackelia mundula, Hackelia nervosa, Hackelia pinetorum, Hackelia setosa, Hackelia sharsmithii, Hackelia ursina, Hackelia velutina, Hackelia venusta, Hackelia virginiana, Hackelia andicola, Hackelia ibapensis, Hackelia ophiobia, Hackelia brevicula, Hackelia skutchii, Hackelia stricta, Hackelia gracilenta, Hackelia hendersonii, Hackelia scaberrima, Hackelia rattanii, Hackelia stewartii,

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

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