Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
linifolia
ID:
709370

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 1: 89 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000708703



Common Names

  • Linear-leaved Gratiola
  • Linear-leaved Gratiola
  • Linear-leaved Gratiola


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Description

Gratiola linifolia (also called Flax-Leaved Hedge Hyssop, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in moist soils, along streams, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Gratiola linifolia is used as a traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds. It is also used to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gratiola linifolia has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gratiola linifolia 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 linifolia

Gratiola linifolia is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.

Gratiola linifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gratiola linifolia?

Gratiola linifolia

What is the common name of Gratiola linifolia?

Narrowleaf Hedge Hyssop

What is the natural habitat of Gratiola linifolia?

Moist woods, meadows, and marshes

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

Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:803478-1: 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].