Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
505352

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brongn. & Gris

Source:
ksu

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 12: 43 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504684



Common Names

  • Stenocarpus gracilis
  • Gracilis Stenocarpus
  • Gracilis-leaved Stenocarpus


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Synonyms

  • Stenocarpus francii Bonati & Petitm. [unknown]
  • Stenocarpus deltoidifolius Virot [unknown]
  • Stenocarpus varians Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Cybele gracilis Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Stenocarpus gracilis (also called Stenocarpus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open woodlands and is tolerant of drought and frost.

Uses & Benefits

Stenocarpus gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stenocarpus gracilis has small yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenocarpus gracilis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Stenocarpus gracilis

Stenocarpus gracilis is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and woodlands.

Stenocarpus gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenocarpus gracilis?

Stenocarpus gracilis

What is the family of Stenocarpus gracilis?

Proteaceae

What is the common name of Stenocarpus gracilis?

Graceful Stenocarpus

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,

References

Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Jean Antoine Arthur Gris (1829-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gris' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:706777-1: Based on the initial data import