Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
chitralensis
ID:
709085

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 1085 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000708418

Common Names

  • Graellsia chitralensis
  • Chitralensis Graellsia
  • Chitralensis

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Description

Graellsia chitralensis (also called Graellsia chitralensis, 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 the Chitral region of Pakistan.

Uses & Benefits

Graellsia chitralensis 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 Graellsia chitralensis is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Graellsia chitralensis 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, Graellsia chitralensis should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Graellsia chitralensis

Graellsia chitralensis is native to the Himalayan region of northern Pakistan.

Graellsia chitralensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Graellsia chitralensis?

Graellsia chitralensis

What is the common name of Graellsia chitralensis?

Chitralensis Graellsia

What is the natural habitat of Graellsia chitralensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2831580: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.