Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
sexdentata
ID:
709446

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Cunn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Ann. Nat. Hist. 1: 459 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000708779



Common Names

  • Six-toothed Hedgehyssop
  • Six-toothed Hedge-hyssop
  • Gratiola sexdentata


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Description

Gratiola sexdentata (also called Six-toothed Hedgehyssop, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the United States and Mexico, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams. It has small, white, tubular flowers and lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Gratiola sexdentata 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 sexdentata has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gratiola sexdentata 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 sexdentata

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

Gratiola sexdentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gratiola sexdentata?

Gratiola sexdentata

What is the common name of Gratiola sexdentata?

Six-toothed Hedgehyssop

What is the natural habitat of Gratiola sexdentata?

Muddy shores of rivers and streams

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

IPNI record: 61100-3: Originally associated with wfo-0001281380
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-50313694: Originally associated with wfo-0001281380
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50313694: Originally associated with wfo-0001281380
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:803547-1: 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].