Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
1248380

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balle ex Polhill & Wiens

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Mistletoes Africa : 233 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247718

Common Names

  • Oncella gracilis
  • Gracilis Oncella
  • Oncella Gracilis

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Description

Oncella gracilis (also called Slender Oncella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Oncella gracilis is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oncella gracilis is a small, yellow, and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, yellow-brown, and has a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, round, and yellow-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oncella gracilis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Oncella gracilis

Oncella gracilis is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

Oncella gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oncella gracilis?

Oncella gracilis

What is the common name of Oncella gracilis?

Graceful Oncella

What type of environment does Oncella gracilis prefer?

Oncella gracilis prefers warm, dry climates.

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50142690: Based on the initial data import
Roger Marcus Polhill (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Polhill' in the authors string.
Simone Balle (1906-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balle' in the authors string.
Delbert Wiens (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiens' in the authors string.