Balbisia gracilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
559433
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Meyen) Hunz. & Ariza
Source:
cmp
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Kurtziana 7: 238 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558765
Common Names
- Balbisia gracilis
- Gracilis Balbisia
- Gracilis Balbisias
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Ledocarpon reynoldsii Hook. [unknown]
- Martiniera potentilloides Guill. [unknown]
- Wendtia gracilis Meyen [unknown]
- Wendtia poeppigiana Klotzsch [unknown]
- Hyperum trididum (Kunze ex Klotzsch) C.Presl [unknown]
- Larrea trigyna Kunze ex Klotzsch [unknown]
- Wendtia reynoldsii (Hook.) Endl. [unknown]
- Wendtia trigyna (Kunze ex Klotzsch) Kuntze [unknown]
- Wendtia trigyna poeppigiana Kuntze [unknown]
- Balbisia gracilis (Meyen) Hunz. & Ariza Esp. [deprecated]
- Wendtia gracilis radlkoferi R.Knuth [deprecated]
Description
Balbisia gracilis (also called 'Graceful Balbisia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is a small, herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady habitats, such as tropical rainforests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Balbisia gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Balbisia gracilis flower is small and yellowish-green. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Balbisia gracilis is a terrestrial, evergreen, perennial plant that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the plant can be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Balbisia gracilis
Balbisia gracilis can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru.
Balbisia gracilis FAQ
What are the common names of Balbisia gracilis?
Common names of Balbisia gracilis include slender balbisia and slender balbisia.
What is the distribution of Balbisia gracilis?
Balbisia gracilis is native to China, Taiwan, and Japan.
What is the habitat of Balbisia gracilis?
Balbisia gracilis grows in moist, shady forests, often near streams.
Species in the Balbisia genus
Species in the Francoaceae family
Balbisia calycina, Balbisia aphanifolia, Balbisia gracilis, Balbisia integrifolia, Balbisia meyeniana, Balbisia microphylla, Balbisia miniata, Balbisia peduncularis, Balbisia stitchkinii, Balbisia verticillata, Balbisia calycina, Bersama abyssinica, Bersama lucens, Bersama palustris, Bersama swinnyi, Bersama swynnertonii, Bersama tysoniana, Bersama yangambiensis, Francoa appendiculata, Greyia flanaganii, Greyia radlkoferi, Greyia sutherlandii, Melianthus comosus, Melianthus dregeanus, Melianthus major, Melianthus pectinatus, Melianthus villosus, Melianthus elongatus, Rhynchotheca spinosa, Viviania linostigma, Viviania ovata, Viviania tenuicaulis, Viviania elegans, Viviania marifolia,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2668154: Based on the initial data import
Franz Meyen (1804-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meyen' in the authors string.
Luis Ariza Espinar (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ariza' in the authors string.
Armando Theodoro Hunziker (1919-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hunz.' in the authors string.