Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
32890

Status:
valid

Authors:
Muschl. ex S.Moore

Source:
gcc

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 56: 204 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032219

Common Names

  • Gutenbergia gracilis
  • Graceful Gutenbergia
  • Slender Gutenbergia

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Synonyms

  • Gutenbergia leiocarpa longipedicellata Wech. [unknown]

Description

Gutenbergia gracilis (also called Slender Gutenbergia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It grows in dry woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Gutenbergia gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gutenbergia gracilis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gutenbergia gracilis is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Gutenbergia gracilis

Gutenbergia gracilis is native to Central and South America and can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Gutenbergia gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gutenbergia gracilis?

Gutenbergia gracilis

What is the family of Gutenbergia gracilis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Gutenbergia gracilis?

Slender Ironweed

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Reinhold Conrad Muschler (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muschl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:210784-1: Based on the initial data import