Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst.72: 25 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164058
Common Names
- Graceful-flowered Riedeliella
- Graceful Riedeliella
- Graceful-flowered Groundsel
Synonyms
- Sweetiopsis hassleri Chodat [valid]
- Sweetiopsis hassleri glabrescens Chodat [valid]
- Riedeliella hassleri Fedde [valid]
- Riedeliella hassleri glabrescens Fedde [unknown]
- Riedeliella hassleri glabrescens (Chodat) Harms [unknown]
Description
Riedeliella graciliflora (also called Slender-flowered Riedeliella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has yellow-green flowers and grows in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Riedeliella graciliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Riedeliella graciliflora are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Riedeliella graciliflora is a perennial plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in well-draining soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a moist, well-draining soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Riedeliella graciliflora
Riedeliella graciliflora can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Riedeliella graciliflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Riedeliella graciliflora?
Riedeliella graciliflora
What is the family of Riedeliella graciliflora?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Riedeliella graciliflora?
Graceful-flowered Riedeliella
Species in the Riedeliella genus
Species in the Fabaceae family