Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
fruticosa
ID:
709077

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balf.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Edinburgh 12: 84 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000708410



Common Names

  • Graderia fruticosa
  • Fruticosa Graderia
  • Fruticosa


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Description

Graderia fruticosa (also called Graderia fruticosa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub with white flowers that grows in rocky areas in the Cerrado of Brazil.

Uses & Benefits

Graderia fruticosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Graderia fruticosa is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Graderia fruticosa is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Graderia fruticosa should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Graderia fruticosa

Graderia fruticosa is native to Brazil.

Graderia fruticosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Graderia fruticosa?

Graderia fruticosa

What is the common name of Graderia fruticosa?

Fruticosa Graderia

What is the natural habitat of Graderia fruticosa?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:803398-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].