Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
899151

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 664 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898486

Common Names

  • Aganosma gracilis
  • Graceful Spurge
  • Graceful Milkweed

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Description

Aganosma gracilis (also called Aganosma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. It has a spreading growth habit and grows to a height of about 2 m. It is found in open woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Aganosma gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aganosma gracilis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow petals and a dark center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aganosma gracilis is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a rooting medium such as perlite or sand. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Aganosma gracilis

Aganosma gracilis is native to the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Italy, and Spain.

Aganosma gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aganosma gracilis?

Aganosma gracilis

What is the common name of Aganosma gracilis?

Gracilis

What is the growth habit of Aganosma gracilis?

It is a perennial shrub with a spreading growth habit.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4417: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.