Tropidocarpum gracile - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracile
ID:
1217509
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
tro
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 1: t. 43 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216847
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tropidocarpum gracile (also called Slender Tropidocarpum, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and open woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tropidocarpum gracile has no known non-medical uses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tropidocarpum gracile has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tropidocarpum gracile can be propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly and keep it moist. The seeds will germinate in about two weeks. Transplant the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Tropidocarpum gracile can also be propagated by cuttings. Take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a moist soil mix. The cuttings should root in about four weeks.
Where to Find Tropidocarpum gracile
Tropidocarpum gracile can be found in the western United States and northern Mexico.
Tropidocarpum gracile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tropidocarpum gracile?
Tropidocarpum gracile
What is the common name of Tropidocarpum gracile?
Slender Tropidocarpum
What is the family of Tropidocarpum gracile?
Brassicaceae
Species in the Tropidocarpum genus
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 tro-4101532: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.