Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Picramniales
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
475481

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tul.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 7: 260 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474813



Common Names

  • Picramnia gracilis
  • Gracilis Picramnia
  • Gracilis Picramnia Plant


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Synonyms

  • Picramnia monninifolia Rusby [valid]

Description

Picramnia gracilis (also called Slender Picramnia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It has a single trunk and its leaves are narrow and oval-shaped. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Picramnia gracilis is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, malaria, and digestive problems. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions and as a tonic. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves and fruits are edible.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Picramnia gracilis is yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and thin, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picramnia gracilis is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. For cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late spring or early summer and root in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Picramnia gracilis

Picramnia gracilis is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.

Picramnia gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Picramnia gracilis?

Picramnia gracilis

What is the family of Picramnia gracilis?

Sapindaceae

What is the origin of Picramnia gracilis?

South America

Species in the Picramnia genus

Picramnia polyantha, Picramnia pentandra, Picramnia sellowii, Picramnia sphaerocarpa, Picramnia spruceana, Picramnia magnifolia, Picramnia reticulata, Picramnia matudae, Picramnia nuriensis, Picramnia teapensis, Picramnia villosa, Picramnia caracasana, Picramnia apetala, Picramnia antidesma, Picramnia latifolia, Picramnia juniniana, Picramnia macrocarpa, Picramnia ferrea, Picramnia dictyoneura, Picramnia emarginata, Picramnia grandifolia, Picramnia gracilis, Picramnia tumbesina, Picramnia bahiensis, Picramnia ciliata, Picramnia glazioviana, Picramnia ramiflora, Picramnia xalapensis, Picramnia killipii, Picramnia parvifolia, Picramnia bullata, Picramnia deflexa, Picramnia guerrerensis, Picramnia hirsuta, Picramnia dolichobotrya, Picramnia elliptica, Picramnia mexicana, Picramnia gardneri, Picramnia guianensis, Picramnia oreadica, Picramnia campestris, Picramnia excelsa, Picramnia andrade-limae, Picramnia thomasii, Picramnia coccinea,

Species in the Picramniaceae family

Alvaradoa amorphoides, Alvaradoa arborescens, Alvaradoa haitiensis, Alvaradoa jamaicensis, Alvaradoa lewisii, Alvaradoa subovata, Nothotalisia cancellata, Nothotalisia piranii, Nothotalisia peruviana, Picramnia polyantha, Picramnia pentandra, Picramnia sellowii, Picramnia sphaerocarpa, Picramnia spruceana, Picramnia magnifolia, Picramnia reticulata, Picramnia matudae, Picramnia nuriensis, Picramnia teapensis, Picramnia villosa, Picramnia caracasana, Picramnia apetala, Picramnia antidesma, Picramnia latifolia, Picramnia juniniana, Picramnia macrocarpa, Picramnia ferrea, Picramnia dictyoneura, Picramnia emarginata, Picramnia grandifolia, Picramnia gracilis, Picramnia tumbesina, Picramnia bahiensis, Picramnia ciliata, Picramnia glazioviana, Picramnia ramiflora, Picramnia xalapensis, Picramnia killipii, Picramnia parvifolia, Picramnia bullata, Picramnia deflexa, Picramnia guerrerensis, Picramnia hirsuta, Picramnia dolichobotrya, Picramnia elliptica, Picramnia mexicana, Picramnia gardneri, Picramnia guianensis, Picramnia oreadica, Picramnia campestris,

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