Status:
valid
Authors:
Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc. 3: 332 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000708429
Common Names
- Grahamia bracteata
- Bracteata Grahamia
- Bracteata
Description
Grahamia bracteata (also called Grahamia bracteata, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is a perennial herb with white flowers that grows in grasslands in Australia.
Uses & Benefits
Grahamia bracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Grahamia bracteata is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Grahamia bracteata is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Grahamia bracteata should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Grahamia bracteata
Grahamia bracteata is native to the Mediterranean region, including southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Grahamia bracteata FAQ
What are the common names of Grahamia bracteata?
Common names of Grahamia bracteata include Australian Bellflower and Australian Bellflower.
What is the native range of Grahamia bracteata?
Grahamia bracteata is native to Australia.
What are the uses of Grahamia bracteata?
Grahamia bracteata is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.
Species in the Grahamia genus
Species in the Anacampserotaceae family
Anacampseros vanthielii,
Anacampseros hillii,
Anacampseros affinis,
Anacampseros albidiflora,
Anacampseros albissima,
Anacampseros alstonii,
Anacampseros alta,
Anacampseros arachnoides,
Anacampseros bayeriana,
Anacampseros comptonii,
Anacampseros crinita,
Anacampseros decipiens,
Anacampseros densifolia,
Anacampseros depauperata,
Anacampseros dielsiana,
Anacampseros dinteri,
Anacampseros filamentosa,
Anacampseros fissa,
Anacampseros gracilis,
Anacampseros herreana,
Anacampseros karasmontana,
Anacampseros kurtzii,
Anacampseros lanceolata,
Anacampseros lanigera,
Anacampseros mallei,
Anacampseros marlothii,
Anacampseros meyeri,
Anacampseros namaquensis,
Anacampseros nebrownii,
Anacampseros nitida,
Anacampseros papyracea,
Anacampseros paradoxa,
Anacampseros parviflora,
Anacampseros pisina,
Anacampseros prominens,
Anacampseros quinaria,
Anacampseros recurvata,
Anacampseros retusa,
Anacampseros rhodesica,
Anacampseros rubroviridis,
Anacampseros rufescens,
Anacampseros ruschii,
Anacampseros schoenlandii,
Anacampseros scopata,
Anacampseros starkiana,
Anacampseros subnuda,
Anacampseros telephiastrum,
Anacampseros tomentosa,
Anacampseros truncata,
Anacampseros ustulata,