Status:
valid
Authors:
Maas
Source:
cmp
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 89: 249 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567120
Common Names
- Bocageopsis pleiosperma
- Pleiosperma Bocageopsis
- Bocageopsis's Pleiosperma
Description
Bocageopsis pleiosperma (also called 'Many-seeded Bocageopsis', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bocageopsis pleiosperma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bocageopsis pleiosperma has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bocageopsis pleiosperma is an epiphytic plant that can be grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, and well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination.
Where to Find Bocageopsis pleiosperma
Bocageopsis pleiosperma is found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Bocageopsis pleiosperma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bocageopsis pleiosperma?
Bocageopsis pleiosperma
What is the family of Bocageopsis pleiosperma?
Asteraceae
What is the natural habitat of Bocageopsis pleiosperma?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Bocageopsis genus
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,