Bassia alata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alata
ID:
561735
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bates) A.J.Scott
Source:
cmp
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 89: 108 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561067
Common Names
- Bassia alata
- Alata Bassia
- Bassia Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bassia alata (also called Winged bassia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or subshrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and grows in wet, montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bassia alata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bassia alata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bassia alata is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Water regularly, but allow the potting medium to dry out between waterings. Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced orchid fertilizer. Propagate by division or by seed.
Where to Find Bassia alata
Bassia alata is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.
Bassia alata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bassia alata?
Bassia alata
What is the common name of Bassia alata?
Winged bassia
What is the natural habitat of Bassia alata?
Coastal areas of South Africa
Species in the Bassia genus
Bassia aegyptiaca, Bassia alata, Bassia americana, Bassia arabica, Bassia californica, Bassia crassifolia, Bassia dasyphylla, Bassia dinteri, Bassia eriophora, Bassia hyssopifolia, Bassia indica, Bassia krylovii, Bassia laniflora, Bassia melanoptera, Bassia monticola, Bassia muricata, Bassia prostrata, Bassia salsoloides, Bassia saxicola, Bassia scoparia, Bassia stellaris, Bassia tomentosa,
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2670728: Based on the initial data import
Andrew John Scott (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Scott' in the authors string.
John Mallory Bates (1846-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bates' in the authors string.