Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
officinalis
ID:
709400

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 17 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000708733



Common Names

  • Officinalis Gratiola
  • Officinalis Gratiola
  • Officinalis


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Gratiola officinalis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive, fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gratiola officinalis is a small, white, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gratiola officinalis can be propagated by seed or division. It should be planted in well-draining soil and in a location that receives partial to full sun. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Gratiola officinalis

Gratiola officinalis can be found in damp meadows, marshes, and wet woods in the eastern United States and Canada.

Gratiola officinalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gratiola officinalis?

Gratiola officinalis

What is the family of Gratiola officinalis?

Plantaginaceae

What are the uses of Gratiola officinalis?

It is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and stomach ailments.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:803505-1: 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].