Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
gracile
ID:
681653

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuijt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 18: 46 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680986



Common Names

  • Eubrachion gracile
  • Gracile Daisy
  • Gracile's Daisy


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Description

Eubrachion gracile (also called slender eubrachion, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with a spreading crown. It is native to Mexico and grows in dry, open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eubrachion gracile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eubrachion gracile is a small, white, star-shaped flower, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed, which is dispersed by wind. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eubrachion gracile is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 6-9.

Where to Find Eubrachion gracile

Eubrachion gracile is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Eubrachion gracile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eubrachion gracile?

Eubrachion gracile

What is the common name of Eubrachion gracile?

Gracile

What is the natural habitat of Eubrachion gracile?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

Species in the Eubrachion genus

Species in the Santalaceae family

Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2802539: Based on the initial data import
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.