Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
graellsiifolia
ID:
709087

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lipsky) Poulter

Source:
cmp

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 22: 92 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000708420

Common Names

  • Graellsia graellsiifolia
  • Graellsiifolia Graellsia
  • Graellsiifolia

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Description

Graellsia graellsiifolia (also called Graellsia graellsiifolia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is a perennial herb with white flowers that grows in grasslands in South Africa.

Uses & Benefits

Graellsia graellsiifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Graellsia graellsiifolia is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Graellsia graellsiifolia is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It 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 semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Graellsia graellsiifolia should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Graellsia graellsiifolia

Graellsia graellsiifolia is native to the Mediterranean region, including southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Graellsia graellsiifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Graellsia graellsiifolia?

Graellsia graellsiifolia

What is the common name of Graellsia graellsiifolia?

Graellsiifolia Graellsia

What is the natural habitat of Graellsia graellsiifolia?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2831582: Based on the initial data import
Vladimir Ippolitovich Lipsky (1863-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lipsky' in the authors string.
Barbara A. Poulter (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poulter' in the authors string.