Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
561775

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pall.) Soldano

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Rivista Piemont. Storia Nat. 14: 70 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561107



Common Names

  • Crassifolia Bassia
  • Crassifolia Burnweed
  • Crassifolia Ragweed


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Synonyms

  • Kochia hirsuta (L.) Nolte [unknown]
  • Willemetia hirsuta (L.) Moq. [unknown]
  • Salsola hirsuta (L.) L. [unknown]
  • Suaeda hirsuta (L.) Rchb. [unknown]
  • Suaeda crassifolia Pall. [unknown]
  • Schoberia obtusifolia Bunge [unknown]
  • Suaeda obtusifolia (Bunge) Trautv. [unknown]
  • Bassia hirsuta (L.) Asch. [unknown]
  • Chenolea hirsuta (L.) Arcang. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium hirsutum L. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium pallasianum Schult. [unknown]
  • Echinopsilon crassifolius (Pall.) Moq. [unknown]
  • Echinopsilon hirsutus (L.) Moq. [unknown]
  • Suaeda drepanophylla (Litv.) Korovin ex Pavlov [unknown]

Description

Bassia crassifolia (also called Thick-leaved 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 crassifolia 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 crassifolia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Bassia crassifolia 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 crassifolia

Bassia crassifolia can be found in the temperate regions of North America.

Bassia crassifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bassia crassifolia?

Bassia crassifolia

What is the common name of Bassia crassifolia?

Thick-leaved bassia

What is the natural habitat of Bassia crassifolia?

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-2670766: Based on the initial data import
Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.
Adriano Soldano (1944-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soldano' in the authors string.