Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
grahamii
ID:
1292995

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turrill

Source:
tro

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 9: 503 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292333



Common Names

  • Polycarpaea grahamii
  • Graham's Polycarpaea
  • Graham's Carpetweed


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Description

Polycarpaea grahamii (also called Graham's Polycarpaea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas. It is found in open grasslands, scrub, and deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Polycarpaea grahamii has been used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and as an anti-inflammatory. It has also been used to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polycarpaea grahamii has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polycarpaea grahamii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is also possible to propagate the plant from seed.

Where to Find Polycarpaea grahamii

Polycarpaea grahamii is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Polycarpaea grahamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polycarpaea grahamii?

Polycarpaea grahamii

What type of plant is Polycarpaea grahamii?

Herb

Where is Polycarpaea grahamii found?

India

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

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