Gratiola virginiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virginiana
ID:
709464
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 17 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000708797
Common Names
- Virginiana Gratiola
- Virginiana Gratiola
- Virginiana
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- Gratiola virginiana virginiana [unknown]
- Gratiola virginiana virginiana [unknown]
Description
Gratiola virginiana (also called Virginia Hedge Hyssop, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States and Canada. It has small, white flowers and square stems. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gratiola virginiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used to attract beneficial insects like bees and butterflies to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gratiola virginiana 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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Gratiola virginiana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Plants should be divided every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.
Where to Find Gratiola virginiana
Gratiola virginiana is native to North America and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Gratiola virginiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gratiola virginiana?
Gratiola virginiana
What is the common name of Gratiola virginiana?
Virginia Hedge Hyssop
What is the natural habitat of Gratiola virginiana?
Moist meadows, wet woods, and streambanks
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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:803565-1: 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].