Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
hederifolia
ID:
709088

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Coss.) R.D.Hyam & Jury

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 102: 21 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000708421

Common Names

  • Graellsia hederifolia
  • Hederifolia Graellsia
  • Hederifolia

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Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Graellsia hederifolia sub. cossonii (Schulz) R.D.Hyam & Jury
Graellsia hederifolia sub. hederifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Graellsia hederifolia 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 hederifolia 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 hederifolia should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Graellsia hederifolia

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

Graellsia hederifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Graellsia hederifolia?

Graellsia hederifolia

What is the common name of Graellsia hederifolia?

Hederifolia Graellsia

What is the natural habitat of Graellsia hederifolia?

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-2831583: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Stephen Leonard Jury (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jury' in the authors string.