Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
mauretanica
ID:
747187

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Emb. & Maire) I.Soriano & T.Romero

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Lagascalia 28: 446 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746520



Common Names

  • Gratiola mauretanica
  • Mauretanian Gratiola
  • Mauretanian Tree


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Description

Gratiola mauretanica (also called Mauretanian Gratiola, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North Africa. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Gratiola mauretanica is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gratiola mauretanica has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gratiola mauretanica is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a rooting medium.

Where to Find Gratiola mauretanica

Gratiola mauretanica is native to North Africa and can be found in dry, rocky soils.

Gratiola mauretanica FAQ

What type of soil is best for Gratiola mauretanica?

Gratiola mauretanica prefers moist, well-drained soils with a slightly acidic pH.

What is the best temperature for Gratiola mauretanica?

Gratiola mauretanica prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

How much light does Gratiola mauretanica need?

Gratiola mauretanica prefers partial shade to full sun.

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

René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
Louis Emberger (1897-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Emb.' in the authors string.
I. Soriano: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Soriano' in the authors string.
Tomás Romero: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Romero' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77107624-1: 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].