Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
709420

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 435 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000708753



Common Names

  • Downy Hedgehyssop
  • Downy Hedge-hyssop
  • Gratiola pubescens


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Description

Gratiola pubescens (also called Downy 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 pubescens 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 pubescens 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 pubescens can be propagated by division or seed. It should be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Gratiola pubescens

Gratiola pubescens can be found in wet meadows and marshes in the eastern United States and Canada.

Gratiola pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gratiola pubescens?

Gratiola pubescens

What is the family of Gratiola pubescens?

Plantaginaceae

What are the uses of Gratiola pubescens?

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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:803518-1: 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].