Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
gracilis
ID:
359151

Status:
valid

Authors:
Levyns

Source:
cmp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 49: 420 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358483



Common Names

  • Lobostemon gracilis
  • Graceful Lobostemon
  • Graceful-leaf Lobostemon


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Description

Lobostemon gracilis (also called Slender Lavender, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has grey-green leaves and small, lavender-colored flowers. It grows in sunny, dry habitats such as rocky hillsides and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Lobostemon gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lobostemon gracilis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, with a light brown color. The seedlings have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobostemon gracilis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be semi-hardwood cuttings with at least two nodes. These should be treated with a rooting hormone and placed in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Lobostemon gracilis

Lobostemon gracilis can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces of South Africa.

Lobostemon gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobostemon gracilis?

Lobostemon gracilis

What is the common name of Lobostemon gracilis?

Graceful Lobostemon

What is the habitat of Lobostemon gracilis?

It grows in dry, sunny places, such as steppes, meadows, and rocky slopes.

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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