Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
graniticola
ID:
510031

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Estes

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 1: 166 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509363



Common Names

  • Gratiola Graniticola
  • Graniticola Gratiola
  • Gratiola Graniticola


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Description

Gratiola graniticola (also called Granite 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 rocky and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Gratiola graniticola 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 graniticola has yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gratiola graniticola 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 graniticola

Gratiola graniticola can be found in the southeastern United States, in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

Gratiola graniticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gratiola graniticola?

Gratiola graniticola

What is the common name of Gratiola graniticola?

Graniticola Gratiola

What is the natural habitat of Gratiola graniticola?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60448449-2: 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].