Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
griffithii
ID:
709351

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 273 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000708684



Common Names

  • Griffith's Gratiola
  • Griffith's Gratiola
  • Griffith's Gratiola


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Description

Gratiola griffithii (also called Griffith's 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 griffithii 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 griffithii has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gratiola griffithii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame, and the seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Gratiola griffithii

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

Gratiola griffithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gratiola griffithii?

Gratiola griffithii

What is the common name of Gratiola griffithii?

Griffith's Hedgehyssop

What is the natural habitat of Gratiola griffithii?

Muddy shores of rivers and streams

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:803457-1: 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].