Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Species:
gracilis
ID:
1220493

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 26: 397 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219831



Common Names

  • Wikstroemia gracilis
  • Gracilis Wikstroemia
  • Gracilis Wikstroemia


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Description

Wikstroemia gracilis (also called 'Graceful Wikstroemia', among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to South and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, typically in elevations of up to 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Wikstroemia gracilis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, cough, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wikstroemia gracilis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wikstroemia gracilis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Wikstroemia gracilis

Wikstroemia gracilis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of China, India, and Southeast Asia.

Wikstroemia gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wikstroemia gracilis?

Wikstroemia gracilis

What is the common name of Wikstroemia gracilis?

Graceful Wikstroemia

What is the habitat of Wikstroemia gracilis?

Wikstroemia gracilis is found in moist forests and grasslands of the Himalayas

Species in the Wikstroemia genus

Wikstroemia hanalei, Wikstroemia pilosa, Wikstroemia ovata, Wikstroemia bicornuta, Wikstroemia forbesii, Wikstroemia furcata, Wikstroemia monticola, Wikstroemia oahuensis, Wikstroemia phillyreifolia, Wikstroemia pulcherrima, Wikstroemia sandwicensis, Wikstroemia skottsbergiana, Wikstroemia uva-ursi, Wikstroemia villosa, Wikstroemia canescens, Wikstroemia australis, Wikstroemia mononectaria, Wikstroemia lanceolata, Wikstroemia indica, Wikstroemia leptophylla, Wikstroemia lichiangensis, Wikstroemia dolichantha, Wikstroemia scytophylla, Wikstroemia hainanensis, Wikstroemia chui, Wikstroemia nutans, Wikstroemia vaccinium, Wikstroemia liangii, Wikstroemia anhuiensis, Wikstroemia monnula, Wikstroemia gracilis, Wikstroemia stenophylla, Wikstroemia fargesii, Wikstroemia ligustrina, Wikstroemia angustifolia, Wikstroemia linoides, Wikstroemia micrantha, Wikstroemia subcyclolepidota, Wikstroemia johnplewsii, Wikstroemia huidongensis, Wikstroemia meyeniana, Wikstroemia glabra, Wikstroemia pachyrachis, Wikstroemia longipaniculata, Wikstroemia trichotoma, Wikstroemia capitata, Wikstroemia alternifolia, Wikstroemia retusa, Wikstroemia taiwanensis, Wikstroemia techinensis,

Species in the Thymelaeaceae family

Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,

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