Paracaryum gracile - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracile
ID:
1216452
Status:
valid
Authors:
Czerniak.
Source:
tro
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 27: 277 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215790
Common Names
- Paracaryum gracile
- Gracile Paracaryum
- Gracile Stickseed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paracaryum gracile (also called Slender Paracaryum, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it is found in dry, open habitats. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Paracaryum gracile is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paracaryum gracile is a small, white or pinkish-white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nutlet. The seedlings are slender, with two opposite, oblong, entire leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paracaryum gracile is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It grows best in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or early summer. Seeds can also be sown in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Paracaryum gracile
Paracaryum gracile is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Paracaryum gracile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paracaryum gracile?
Paracaryum gracile
What is the family of Paracaryum gracile?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Paracaryum gracile?
Graceful Paracaryum
Species in the Paracaryum genus
Paracaryum hedgei, Paracaryum densum, Paracaryum integerrimum, Paracaryum hirsutum, Paracaryum khorassanicum, Paracaryum glastifolium, Paracaryum glandulosum, Paracaryum heratense, Paracaryum nigrum, Paracaryum cynoglossoides, Paracaryum cyclhymenium, Paracaryum cristagalli, Paracaryum persicum, Paracaryum sintenisii, Paracaryum rugulosum, Paracaryum tenerum, Paracaryum pygmaeum, Paracaryum ponticum, Paracaryum polyanthum, Paracaryum strictum, Paracaryum gracile, Paracaryum himalayense, Paracaryum turcomanicum, Paracaryum platycalyx, Paracaryum calathicarpum, Paracaryum thomsonii, Paracaryum bingoelianum,
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,
References
Ekaterina Georgiewna Czerniakowska (1892-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Czerniak.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:120050-1: Based on the initial data import