Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard
Source:
tro
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 45: 487 (1988 publ. 1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276747
Common Names
- Gracilis Polycarena
- Slender Polycarena
- Polycarena gracilis
Description
Polycarena gracilis (also called Slender Polycarena, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Polycarena gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its ability to thrive in dry and arid areas. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Polycarena gracilis is a small, yellow flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black seed with a white coating. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polycarena gracilis is a succulent that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun and is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Polycarena gracilis
Polycarena gracilis can be found in wetland areas in South America.
Polycarena gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polycarena gracilis?
Polycarena gracilis
What is the common name of Polycarena gracilis?
Graceful Polycarena
What is the natural habitat of Polycarena gracilis?
Mountainous areas
Species in the Polycarena genus
Polycarena comptonii,
Polycarena exigua,
Polycarena subtilis,
Polycarena lilacina,
Polycarena aurea,
Polycarena capensis,
Polycarena filiformis,
Polycarena gilioides,
Polycarena linearifolia,
Polycarena pubescens,
Polycarena rariflora,
Polycarena silenoides,
Polycarena tenella,
Polycarena aemulans,
Polycarena batteniana,
Polycarena formosa,
Polycarena nardouwensis,
Polycarena gracilis,
Species in the Scrophulariaceae family
Alonsoa acutifolia,
Alonsoa auriculata,
Alonsoa caulialata,
Alonsoa hirsuta,
Alonsoa honoraria,
Alonsoa linearis,
Alonsoa meridionalis,
Alonsoa minor,
Alonsoa pallida,
Alonsoa peduncularis,
Alonsoa serrata,
Alonsoa unilabiata,
Ameroglossum pernambucense,
Ameroglossum manoel-felixii,
Ameroglossum alatum,
Ameroglossum asperifolium,
Ameroglossum bicolor,
Ameroglossum fulniorum,
Ameroglossum genaroanum,
Ameroglossum intermedium,
Ameroglossum xukuruorum,
Androya decaryi,
Antherothamnus pearsonii,
Anticharis arabica,
Anticharis ebracteata,
Anticharis glandulosa,
Anticharis imbricata,
Anticharis inflata,
Anticharis juncea,
Anticharis scoparia,
Anticharis senegalensis,
Anticharis namibensis,
Anticharis kaokoensis,
Anticharis angolensis,
Aptosimum albomarginatum,
Aptosimum arenarium,
Aptosimum decumbens,
Aptosimum elongatum,
Aptosimum eriocephalum,
Aptosimum glandulosum,
Aptosimum gossweileri,
Aptosimum indivisum,
Aptosimum lineare,
Aptosimum marlothii,
Aptosimum molle,
Aptosimum neglectum,
Aptosimum patulum,
Aptosimum procumbens,
Aptosimum pumilum,
Aptosimum spinescens,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:936626-1: 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].