Gratiola oresbia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oresbia
ID:
709407
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 44: 614 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000708740
Common Names
- Oresbia Hedgehyssop
- Oresbia Hedge-hyssop
- Gratiola oresbia
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Gratiola oresbia (also called Oresbius 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 oresbia 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 oresbia 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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Gratiola oresbia 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 oresbia
Gratiola oresbia can be found in wet meadows and marshes in the eastern United States and Canada.
Gratiola oresbia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gratiola oresbia?
Gratiola oresbia
What is the family of Gratiola oresbia?
Plantaginaceae
What are the uses of Gratiola oresbia?
It is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and stomach ailments.
Species in the Gratiola genus
Gratiola amphiantha, Gratiola graniticola, Gratiola quartermaniae, Gratiola bogotensis, Gratiola brevifolia, Gratiola ebracteata, Gratiola floridana, Gratiola griffithii, Gratiola heterosepala, Gratiola hispida, Gratiola japonica, Gratiola linifolia, Gratiola lutea, Gratiola nana, Gratiola neglecta, Gratiola officinalis, Gratiola oresbia, Gratiola pedunculata, Gratiola peruviana, Gratiola pilosa, Gratiola pubescens, Gratiola pumilo, Gratiola ramosa, Gratiola sexdentata, Gratiola torreyi, Gratiola virginiana, Gratiola viscidula, Gratiola mauretanica, Gratiola fluviatilis,
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
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:113339-2: 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].