Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
scabra
ID:
709080

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 521 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000708413



Common Names

  • Graderia scabra
  • Scabra Graderia
  • Scabra


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Description

Graderia scabra (also called Graderia scabra, 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 scabra 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 scabra 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 scabra 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 scabra should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Graderia scabra

Graderia scabra is native to Brazil.

Graderia scabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Graderia scabra?

Graderia scabra

What is the common name of Graderia scabra?

Scabra Graderia

What is the natural habitat of Graderia scabra?

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:803401-1: 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].