Status:
valid
Authors:
(Decne.) Schltr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 13: 285 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693519
Common Names
- Funastrum gracile
- Gracile Funastrum
- Funastrum
Synonyms
- Amphistelma exsertum Griseb. [unknown]
- Sarcostemma gracile Decne. [unknown]
- Sarcostemma carpophylloides Morong [unknown]
- Philibertia exserta (Griseb.) Schltr. [unknown]
Description
Funastrum gracile (also called Slender Milkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a sprawling habit. It is native to North America, and is found in grasslands, meadows and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Funastrum gracile is an attractive ornamental plant that can be used in gardens and flower beds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Funastrum gracile are white, bell-shaped, and fragrant. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Funastrum gracile is a hardy, herbaceous perennial that grows from 8-12 inches tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a seed bed outdoors. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Funastrum gracile
Funastrum gracile can be found in parts of North America, including Arizona, California, and Nevada.
Funastrum gracile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Funastrum gracile?
Funastrum gracile
What is the common name of Funastrum gracile?
Graceful Twinevine
What is the natural habitat of Funastrum gracile?
Dry grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas
Species in the Funastrum genus
Funastrum rupicola,
Funastrum angustissimum,
Funastrum arenarium,
Funastrum bilobum,
Funastrum clausum,
Funastrum crispum,
Funastrum cynanchoides,
Funastrum elegans,
Funastrum flavum,
Funastrum glaucum,
Funastrum gracile,
Funastrum heterophyllum,
Funastrum lindenianum,
Funastrum odoratum,
Funastrum refractum,
Funastrum suffrutescens,
Funastrum torreyi,
Funastrum trichopetalum,
Funastrum utahense,
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,