Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
arabica
ID:
561741

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Maire & Weiller

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Fl. Afrique N. 8: 54 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561073



Common Names

  • Arabic Bassia
  • Arabic Burnweed
  • Arabic Ragweed


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Synonyms

  • Chenolea arabica Boiss. [unknown]
  • Chenoleoides arabica (Boiss.) Botsch. [unknown]

Description

Bassia arabica (also called Arabian bassia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or subshrub native to the Arabian Peninsula. It has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and grows in wet, montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bassia arabica 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 arabica is a small, yellow, 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Bassia arabica is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division is best done in late spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Bassia arabica

Bassia arabica is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Bassia arabica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bassia arabica?

Bassia arabica

What is the common name of Bassia arabica?

Arabian bassia

What is the natural habitat of Bassia arabica?

Coastal areas of South Africa

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-2670733: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
Marc Weiller (1880-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weiller' in the authors string.