Status:
valid
Authors:
Sales & Hedge
Source:
cmp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 283: 242 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746094
Common Names
- Billburttia Capensoides
- Capensoides Billburttia
- Capensoid Billburttia
Description
Billburttia capensoides (also called Capens Billburttia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 1m in height. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and along roadsides. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are white.
Uses & Benefits
Billburttia capensoides is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Billburttia capensoides has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Billburttia capensoides is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. When propagating from seed, sow in spring or early summer and cover lightly with soil.
Where to Find Billburttia capensoides
Billburttia capensoides is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Billburttia capensoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Billburttia capensoides?
Billburttia capensoides
What is the common name of Billburttia capensoides?
Capensoid Billburttia
What is the family of Billburttia capensoides?
Fabaceae
Species in the Billburttia genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,
References
Fatima Sales: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sales' in the authors string.