Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
517403

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dümmer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 163 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516735



Common Names

  • Gracilis Acmadenia
  • Graceful Acmadenia
  • Graceful Bush-daisy


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Description

Acmadenia gracilis (also called Gracile acmadenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as wet meadows, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Acmadenia gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has attractive, fragrant flowers and is drought-tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acmadenia gracilis is a small yellow-green head of spikelets, with each spikelet containing several flowers. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acmadenia gracilis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It has small, grey-green leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Acmadenia gracilis

Acmadenia gracilis can be found in the Western Cape region of South Africa.

Acmadenia gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acmadenia gracilis?

Acmadenia gracilis

What is the family of Acmadenia gracilis?

Rutaceae

What is the common name of Acmadenia gracilis?

Graceful Acmadenia

Species in the Acmadenia genus

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,