Fosterella gracilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
426116
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rusby) L.B.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 7: 171 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425448
Common Names
- Fosterella gracilis
- Graceful Fosterella
- Graceful False Fuchsia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fosterella gracilis (also called slender fosterella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a short, thick stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Fosterella gracilis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fosterella gracilis has small, white or pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fosterella gracilis is a slow-growing, clumping plant that can be propagated by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun but may require more frequent watering. It can be propagated from seed, but it is a slow process and may take up to two years for the plant to reach maturity.
Where to Find Fosterella gracilis
Fosterella gracilis can be found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.
Fosterella gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fosterella gracilis?
Fosterella gracilis
What is the common name of Fosterella gracilis?
Gracilis Fosterella
What is the natural habitat of Fosterella gracilis?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
Species in the Fosterella genus
Fosterella albicans, Fosterella aletroides, Fosterella caulescens, Fosterella chaparensis, Fosterella cotacajensis, Fosterella floridensis, Fosterella gracilis, Fosterella graminea, Fosterella hatschbachii, Fosterella heterophylla, Fosterella micrantha, Fosterella pearcei, Fosterella penduliflora, Fosterella petiolata, Fosterella rexiae, Fosterella rojasii, Fosterella rusbyi, Fosterella schidosperma, Fosterella spectabilis, Fosterella vasquezii, Fosterella villosula, Fosterella weberbaueri, Fosterella weddelliana, Fosterella windischii, Fosterella yuvinkae, Fosterella nicoliana, Fosterella batistana, Fosterella christophii, Fosterella elviragrossiae, Fosterella kroemeri, Fosterella robertreadii, Fosterella lilliputiana, Fosterella atlantica, Fosterella bodoquenensis,
Species in the Bromeliaceae family
Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,
References
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:105402-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].