Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
franciscana
ID:
1305989

Status:
valid

Authors:
Athiê-Souza, A.L.Melo & M.F.Sales

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 40: 528 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318443



Common Names

  • Gradyana franciscana
  • Franciscana Gradyana
  • Gradyana Franciscana


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Description

Gradyana franciscana (also called Gradyana franciscana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and is typically found growing on trees. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gradyana franciscana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gradyana franciscana has small, white flowers with yellow throats. The seeds are small, black and oblong, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gradyana franciscana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Gradyana franciscana

Gradyana franciscana can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Gradyana franciscana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gradyana franciscana?

Gradyana franciscana

What is the common name of Gradyana franciscana?

Franciscan Gradyana

Where is Gradyana franciscana found?

Gradyana franciscana is found in the Caribbean and Central America

Species in the Gradyana genus

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

Margareth Ferreira de Sales (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.F.Sales' in the authors string.
Sarah Maria Athiê-Souza: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Athiê-Souza' in the authors string.
Andrê Laurenio de Melo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Melo' in the authors string.