Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
873412

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swallen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 31: 142 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872747

Common Names

  • Garnotia Gracilis
  • Gracilis
  • Garnotia

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Description

Garnotia gracilis (also called 'Garnotia gracilis', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is a small shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Garnotia gracilis is a species of grass that is commonly used in landscaping and gardening. It is drought tolerant and can be used to create a low-maintenance lawn or to fill in bare spots in a garden. It is also used as a ground cover in areas where other plants may not be able to survive.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Garnotia gracilis has white flowers with yellow anthers and a five-lobed calyx. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garnotia gracilis is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from young, healthy shoots and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Water regularly and keep in a warm, bright location until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Garnotia gracilis

Garnotia gracilis can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Garnotia gracilis FAQ

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Poaceae

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403853-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].