Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
subsessilifolia
ID:
1081178

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Perrier

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Malgache 12: 96 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001080516



Common Names

  • Gravesia Subsessilifolia
  • Subsessile-leaved Gravesia
  • Subsessilifolia Gravesia


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Description

Gravesia subsessilifolia (also called Subsessilifolia Gravesia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of up to 20 cm. The leaves are lanceolate and have a smooth texture. The flowers are white and have five petals. It grows in moist and shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Gravesia subsessilifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea and is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gravesia subsessilifolia has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gravesia subsessilifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Gravesia subsessilifolia

Gravesia subsessilifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

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,