Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Estes & R.L.Small
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 33: 181 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509362
Common Names
- Gratiola Amphiantha
- Amphiantha Gratiola
- Gratiola Amphiantha
Description
Gratiola amphiantha (also called Amphianth Gratiola, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to the United States and is found in wet meadows and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Gratiola amphiantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a high ornamental value due to its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gratiola amphiantha has yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gratiola amphiantha is a perennial herb that is native to the United States. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by cuttings, it is best to take cuttings from the top of the plant and place them in a moist soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Gratiola amphiantha
Gratiola amphiantha can be found in the southeastern United States, in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
Gratiola amphiantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gratiola amphiantha?
Gratiola amphiantha
What is the common name of Gratiola amphiantha?
Amphianth Gratiola
What is the natural habitat of Gratiola amphiantha?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Gratiola genus
Gratiola amphiantha,
Gratiola graniticola,
Gratiola quartermaniae,
Gratiola bogotensis,
Gratiola brevifolia,
Gratiola ebracteata,
Gratiola floridana,
Gratiola griffithii,
Gratiola heterosepala,
Gratiola hispida,
Gratiola japonica,
Gratiola linifolia,
Gratiola lutea,
Gratiola nana,
Gratiola neglecta,
Gratiola officinalis,
Gratiola oresbia,
Gratiola pedunculata,
Gratiola peruviana,
Gratiola pilosa,
Gratiola pubescens,
Gratiola pumilo,
Gratiola ramosa,
Gratiola sexdentata,
Gratiola torreyi,
Gratiola virginiana,
Gratiola viscidula,
Gratiola mauretanica,
Gratiola fluviatilis,
Species in the Plantaginaceae family
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum,
Adenosma annamense,
Adenosma bracteosum,
Adenosma camphoratum,
Adenosma cordifolium,
Adenosma debilis,
Adenosma elsholtzioides,
Adenosma glutinosum,
Adenosma hirsutum,
Adenosma indianum,
Adenosma inopinatum,
Adenosma javanicum,
Adenosma macrophyllum,
Adenosma malabaricum,
Adenosma microcephalum,
Adenosma muelleri,
Adenosma nelsonioides,
Adenosma papuana,
Adenosma punctata,
Adenosma retusilobum,
Adenosma subrepens,
Adenosma ternata,
Adenosma thorelii,
Agathelpis adunca,
Agathelpis brevifolia,
Agathelpis mucronata,
Albraunia foveopilosa,
Albraunia fugax,
Albraunia psilosperma,
Anamaria heterophylla,
Anarrhinum bellidifolium,
Anarrhinum corsicum,
Anarrhinum duriminium,
Anarrhinum forsskaolii,
Anarrhinum fruticosum,
Anarrhinum intermedium,
Anarrhinum laxiflorum,
Anarrhinum longipedicellatum,
Anarrhinum orientale,
Anarrhinum pedatum,
Anarrhinum forskaohlii,
Ancistrostylis harmandii,
Angelonia acuminatissima,
Angelonia alternifolia,
Angelonia angustifolia,
Angelonia arguta,
Angelonia biflora,
Angelonia bisaccata,
Angelonia blanchetii,
Angelonia campestris,
References
Dwayne Estes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Estes' in the authors string.
Randall L. Small: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Small' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77093495-1: 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].