Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
625175

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dop) Thiv

Source:
cmp

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Blumea 48: 23 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000624507

Common Names

  • Cracosna gracilis
  • Gracilis Cracosna
  • Gracilis

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Description

Cracosna gracilis (also called Gracile Cracosna, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a small shrub that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cracosna gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cracosna gracilis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cracosna gracilis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Cracosna gracilis

Cracosna gracilis is native to tropical regions of Africa.

Cracosna gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cracosna gracilis?

Cracosna gracilis

What is the common name of Cracosna gracilis?

Graceful Cracosna

Where is Cracosna gracilis native to?

Central and South America

Species in the Cracosna genus

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Paul Dop (1876-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dop' in the authors string.
Mike Thiv: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thiv' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20012075-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.