Bassia californica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
californica
ID:
561762
Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Watson) A.J.Scott
Source:
cmp
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 89: 108 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561094
Common Names
- California Bassia
- California Burnweed
- California Ragweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bassia californica (also called Californian bassia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or subshrub native to California. It has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and grows in wet, montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bassia californica 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 californica 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 californica 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 californica
Bassia californica can be found in the temperate regions of North America.
Bassia californica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bassia californica?
Bassia californica
What is the common name of Bassia californica?
California bassia
What is the natural habitat of Bassia californica?
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-2670754: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
Andrew John Scott (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Scott' in the authors string.