Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracillima
ID:
361469

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pimenov

Source:
ksu

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 162: 448 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360801

Common Names

  • Leutea Gracillima
  • Graceful Leutea
  • Graceful Leutea-bush

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Description

Leutea gracillima (also called Slender Leutea, among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers and a woody stem. It is native to tropical Africa and Asia. It is found in forests, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Leutea gracillima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leutea gracillima has small, white flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leutea gracillima is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Leutea gracillima

Leutea gracillima can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Leutea gracillima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leutea gracillima?

Leutea gracillima

What is the common name of Leutea gracillima?

Graceful Willow

What is the natural habitat of Leutea gracillima?

Moist, shady areas in forests and along streams

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,