Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
gracilis
ID:
358364

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.T.Blake

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 54: 76 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357696



Common Names

  • Coleocarya gracilis
  • Graceful Coleocarya
  • Coleocarya


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Description

Coleocarya gracilis (also called Slender Coleocarya, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a sprawling habit and grows up to 60 cm tall. The leaves are ovate and the flowers are white. It grows in dry soils and is often found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Coleocarya gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coleocarya gracilis has yellow flowers with a red center and small, round seedpods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, long stems with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coleocarya gracilis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Coleocarya gracilis

Coleocarya gracilis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Africa, and South America.

Coleocarya gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coleocarya gracilis?

Coleocarya gracilis

What is the common name of Coleocarya gracilis?

Graceful coleocarya

What is the natural habitat of Coleocarya gracilis?

Dry, rocky hillsides and plains

Species in the Coleocarya genus

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

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