Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
327651

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.W.Sm. & Forrest

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 10: 75 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326983

Common Names

  • Trailliaedoxa gracilis
  • Graceful Trailliaedoxa
  • Graceful Traillia

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Description

Trailliaedoxa gracilis (also called Slender Trailliaedoxa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Trailliaedoxa gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trailliaedoxa gracilis is a small, yellowish-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trailliaedoxa gracilis is an evergreen shrub. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. The cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil in a sunny position.

Where to Find Trailliaedoxa gracilis

Trailliaedoxa gracilis is native to Africa, particularly in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania. It is found in moist, open areas.

Trailliaedoxa gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trailliaedoxa gracilis?

Trailliaedoxa gracilis

What is the common name of Trailliaedoxa gracilis?

Graceful Trailliaedoxa

What is the natural habitat of Trailliaedoxa gracilis?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

Species in the Trailliaedoxa genus

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-207585: Based on the initial data import
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
George Forrest (1873-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forrest' in the authors string.