Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
312562

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.Middleton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Blumea 40: 445 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311894

Common Names

  • Baharuia gracilis
  • Graceful Baharuia
  • Graceful-Flowered Baharuia

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Description

Baharuia gracilis (also called 'Graceful Baharuia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and small, glossy, dark green leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Baharuia gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Baharuia gracilis has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have ovate leaves and a creeping habit.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baharuia gracilis is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer.

Where to Find Baharuia gracilis

Baharuia gracilis can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Baharuia gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baharuia gracilis?

Baharuia gracilis

What is the common name of Baharuia gracilis?

Baharuia gracilis

What is the natural habitat of Baharuia gracilis?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

Species in the Baharuia genus

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-19305: Based on the initial data import
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.