Lamourouxia gracilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
1253013
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob. & Greenm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Sci. , ser. 3, 1: 174 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252351
Common Names
- Gracilis Lamourouxia
- Gracilis False Babystars
- Gracilis False Babystars Lamourouxia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lamourouxia gracilis (also called Slender Lamourouxia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry and wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lamourouxia gracilis has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever and rheumatism. It is also used as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lamourouxia gracilis are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lamourouxia gracilis can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and planted in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Lamourouxia gracilis
Lamourouxia gracilis is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Lamourouxia gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lamourouxia gracilis?
Lamourouxia gracilis
What is the common name of Lamourouxia gracilis?
Graceful Lamourouxia
Where is Lamourouxia gracilis found?
Lamourouxia gracilis is found in Mexico.
Species in the Lamourouxia genus
Lamourouxia gutierrezii, Lamourouxia longiflora, Lamourouxia lanceolata, Lamourouxia zimapana, Lamourouxia viscosa, Lamourouxia sylvatica, Lamourouxia tenuifolia, Lamourouxia virgata, Lamourouxia xalapensis, Lamourouxia dependens, Lamourouxia multifida, Lamourouxia macrantha, Lamourouxia dasyantha, Lamourouxia pringlei, Lamourouxia rhinanthifolia, Lamourouxia parayana, Lamourouxia dispar, Lamourouxia ovata, Lamourouxia brachyantha, Lamourouxia nelsonii, Lamourouxia smithii, Lamourouxia jaliscana, Lamourouxia gracilis, Lamourouxia microphylla, Lamourouxia colimae, Lamourouxia paneroi, Lamourouxia pacifica, Lamourouxia avendanoi, Lamourouxia barbata,
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
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:134972-2: 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].