Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ebracteata
ID:
709336

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. ex A.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 595 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000708669



Common Names

  • Gratiola ebracteata
  • Ebracteata Gratiola
  • Gratiola


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Description

Gratiola ebracteata (also called Florida Hedge Hyssop, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has small, white flowers and narrow, opposite leaves. It is found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Gratiola ebracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gratiola ebracteata has small yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gratiola ebracteata is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings taken in the summer. It is also possible to propagate Gratiola ebracteata from root cuttings taken in the fall.

Where to Find Gratiola ebracteata

Gratiola ebracteata can be found in wetland habitats in the eastern United States, from Massachusetts to Florida and west to Texas.

Gratiola ebracteata FAQ

What are the common names of Gratiola ebracteata?

Common names of Gratiola ebracteata include Mexican Hedgehyssop and Mexican Hedgehyssop.

What is the native range of Gratiola ebracteata?

Gratiola ebracteata is native to Mexico and Central America.

What are the uses of Gratiola ebracteata?

Gratiola ebracteata is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:803445-1: 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].