Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
retracticauda
ID:
1081093

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Perrier

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Malgache 12: 76 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001080431



Common Names

  • Gravesia Retracticauda
  • Retracticauda Gravesia
  • Gravesia Retracticauda


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Description

Gravesia retracticauda (also called Retracted-tailed Gravesia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a shrub with white flowers and is native to Brazil. It is found in a variety of habitats, including tropical and subtropical forests, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gravesia retracticauda is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gravesia retracticauda is a pink, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gravesia retracticauda is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Gravesia retracticauda

Gravesia retracticauda is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil and Peru.

Species in the Gravesia genus

Gravesia lebrunii, Gravesia torrentium, Gravesia decaryana, Gravesia medinilloides, Gravesia biauriculata, Gravesia viscosa, Gravesia macropoda, Gravesia rubripes, Gravesia distantinervia, Gravesia violacea, Gravesia capitata, Gravesia torrentum, Gravesia mirabilis, Gravesia albinervia, Gravesia retracticauda, Gravesia longifolia, Gravesia crassicauda, Gravesia rostrata, Gravesia erecta, Gravesia macrosepala, Gravesia extenta, Gravesia fulva, Gravesia calliantha, Gravesia ecalcarata, Gravesia pedunculata, Gravesia lamiana, Gravesia primuloides, Gravesia longipes, Gravesia heterophylla, Gravesia ambrensis, Gravesia angustifolia, Gravesia porphyrovalvis, Gravesia baronii, Gravesia mangorensis, Gravesia macrantha, Gravesia reticulata, Gravesia jumellei, Gravesia submalvacea, Gravesia glandulosa, Gravesia pustulosa, Gravesia velutina, Gravesia bertolonioides, Gravesia humblotii, Gravesia sambiranensis, Gravesia masoalensis, Gravesia pusilla, Gravesia setifera, Gravesia tanalensis, Gravesia succosa, Gravesia rutenbergiana,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,