Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
474826

Status:
valid

Authors:
Perkins

Source:
ksu

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 31: 745 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474158



Common Names

  • Palmeria gracilis
  • Gracilis Palmeria
  • Gracilis' Palmeria


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Synonyms

  • Palmeria fengeriana Perkins [unknown]
  • Palmeria paniculata Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Palmeria gracilis (also called Slender Palmeria, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous, perennial plant native to tropical regions of Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Palmeria gracilis is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Palmeria gracilis has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palmeria gracilis is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. It is usually propagated from seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual containers when they are about 4 inches tall. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Palmeria gracilis

Palmeria gracilis is native to New Guinea.

Palmeria gracilis FAQ

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Asteraceae

Species in the Monimiaceae family

Austromatthaea elegans, Carnegieodoxa eximia, Decarydendron helenae, Decarydendron lamii, Decarydendron perrieri, Decarydendron ranomafanense, Ephippiandra domatiata, Ephippiandra madagascariensis, Ephippiandra masoalensis, Ephippiandra microphylla, Ephippiandra myrtoidea, Ephippiandra perrieri, Ephippiandra tsaratanensis, Faika villosa, Grazielanthus arkeocarpus, Hedycarya alternifolia, Hedycarya angustifolia, Hedycarya aragoensis, Hedycarya arborea, Hedycarya badaunii, Hedycarya chrysophylla, Hedycarya cupulata, Hedycarya denticulata, Hedycarya dorstenioides, Hedycarya engleriana, Hedycarya erythrocarpa, Hedycarya loxocarya, Hedycarya neoebudica, Hedycarya parvifolia, Hedycarya perbracteolata, Hedycarya rivularis, Hedycarya symplocoides, Hedycarya baudouinii, Hemmantia webbii, Hennecartia omphalandra, Hortonia floribunda, Hortonia ovalifolia, Hortonia angustifolia, Kairoa suberosa, Kairoa endressiana, Kairoa villosa, Kairoa cromeana, Kibara royenii, Kibara roemeri, Kibara rosselensis, Kibara shungolensis, Kibara sleumeri, Kibara sudestensis, Kibara warenensis, Kibara versteeghii,