Uraria gracilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prain
Source:
ildis
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist.66: 383 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200238
Common Names
- Uraria gracilis
- Graceful Uraria
- Hairy Uraria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Uraria gracilis (also called Slender Uraria, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Asia. It has trifoliate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in open, sunny habitats, such as fields and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Uraria gracilis is used as a medicinal herb for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Uraria gracilis is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Uraria gracilis is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Uraria gracilis
Uraria gracilis is native to China and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uraria gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uraria gracilis?
Uraria gracilis
What is the common name of Uraria gracilis?
Graceful Uraria
What is the natural habitat of Uraria gracilis?
Dry deciduous forests and scrublands
Species in the Uraria genus
Uraria gossweileri, Uraria picta, Uraria lagopodioides, Uraria lagopodoides, Uraria crinita, Uraria rufescens, Uraria lacei, Uraria sinensis, Uraria campanulata, Uraria acaulis, Uraria acuminata, Uraria balansae, Uraria campanulata, Uraria cochinchinensis, Uraria cordifolia, Uraria pierrei, Uraria poilanei, Uraria rotundata, Uraria gracilis, Uraria kurzii, Uraria lagopus, Uraria prunellifolia, Uraria candida, Uraria oblonga, Uraria pseudoacuminata, Uraria pulchra,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:524390-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Uraria gracilis Prain: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.