Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss. & Hohen.) Poulter
Source:
cmp
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 22: 92 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000708426
Common Names
- Graellsia stylosa
- Stylosa Graellsia
- Stylosa
Synonyms
- Physalidium stylosum Fenzl [unknown]
- Sobolewskia stylosa Boiss. & Hohen. [unknown]
Description
Graellsia stylosa (also called Graellsia stylosa, 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 stylosa 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 stylosa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Graellsia stylosa 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 stylosa should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Graellsia stylosa
Graellsia stylosa is native to the Mediterranean region, including southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Graellsia stylosa FAQ
What are the common names of Graellsia stylosa?
Common names of Graellsia stylosa include Hissar Bellflower and Hissar Bellflower.
What is the native range of Graellsia stylosa?
Graellsia stylosa is native to Central Asia.
What are the uses of Graellsia stylosa?
Graellsia stylosa is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.
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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,
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Aethionema orbiculatum,
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Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
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Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,