Status:
valid
Authors:
Eastw.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 30: 500 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000817077
Common Names
- Nemacladus Gracilis
- Gracilis Nemacladus
- Nemacladus Orchid
Description
Nemacladus gracilis (also called Slender Nemacladus, among many other common names) is a small annual herb native to North America. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are bright green, alternate, and lance-shaped. It is found in dry open areas, often in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Nemacladus gracilis is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nemacladus gracilis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nemacladus gracilis is a medium-sized evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, cuttings or layering.
Where to Find Nemacladus gracilis
Nemacladus gracilis is native to the western United States, including California, Nevada, and Utah.
Nemacladus gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nemacladus gracilis?
Nemacladus gracilis
What is the common name of Nemacladus gracilis?
Graceful Nemacladus
Where is Nemacladus gracilis found?
Southwestern United States
Species in the Nemacladus genus
Nemacladus glanduliferus,
Nemacladus capillaris,
Nemacladus rigidus,
Nemacladus ramosissimus,
Nemacladus montanus,
Nemacladus longiflorus,
Nemacladus gracilis,
Nemacladus interior,
Nemacladus pinnatifidus,
Nemacladus rubescens,
Nemacladus twisselmannii,
Nemacladus sigmoideus,
Nemacladus secundiflorus,
Nemacladus australis,
Nemacladus calcaratus,
Nemacladus californicus,
Nemacladus orientalis,
Nemacladus tenuis,
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica,
Adenophora brevidiscifera,
Adenophora capillaris,
Adenophora changaica,
Adenophora coelestis,
Adenophora contracta,
Adenophora cordifolia,
Adenophora divaricata,
Adenophora elata,
Adenophora fusifolia,
Adenophora gmelinii,
Adenophora golubinzevaeana,
Adenophora grandiflora,
Adenophora hatsushimae,
Adenophora himalayana,
Adenophora hubeiensis,
Adenophora izuensis,
Adenophora jacutica,
Adenophora jasionifolia,
Adenophora khasiana,
Adenophora lamarkii,
Adenophora liliifolia,
Adenophora liliifolioides,
Adenophora lobophylla,
Adenophora longipedicellata,
Adenophora maximowicziana,
Adenophora micrantha,
Adenophora morrisonensis,
Adenophora nikoensis,
Adenophora ningxianica,
Adenophora palustris,
Adenophora pereskiifolia,
Adenophora petiolata,
Adenophora pinifolia,
Adenophora polyantha,
Adenophora potaninii,
Adenophora probatovae,
Adenophora remotidens,
Adenophora remotiflora,
Adenophora rupestris,
Adenophora rupincola,
Adenophora sinensis,
Adenophora stenanthina,
Adenophora stenophylla,
Adenophora stricta,
Adenophora sublata,
Adenophora takedai,
Adenophora tashiroi,
Adenophora taurica,
Adenophora trachelioides,