Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incana
ID:
570772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. 3: 28 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570104



Common Names

  • Bowlesia incana
  • Incana Bowlesia
  • Bowlesia Incana


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Synonyms

  • Bowlesia asiatica Nasir [unknown]
  • Bowlesia geraniifolia Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Bowlesia incana crassifolia Urb. [unknown]
  • Bowlesia incana tenera (Spreng.) Urb. [unknown]
  • Bowlesia nodiflora Presl ex DC. [unknown]
  • Bowlesia rotundifolia Phil. [unknown]
  • Bowlesia rubra Larrañaga [unknown]
  • Bowlesia septentrionalis J.M.Coult. & Rose [unknown]
  • Bowlesia tenera Spreng. [unknown]
  • Bowlesia brevipes Phil. ex Reiche [unknown]

Description

Bowlesia incana (also called Bowlesia incanus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a shrub with a height of 0.5 to 1 meter. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It grows in humid forests, thickets, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bowlesia incana has been used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bowlesia incana has white flowers with yellow centres and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bowlesia incana is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It is drought and frost tolerant. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late summer or autumn.

Where to Find Bowlesia incana

Bowlesia incana is native to South America.

Bowlesia incana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bowlesia incana?

Bowlesia incana

What is the common name of Bowlesia incana?

Hoary Bowlesia

What is the natural habitat of Bowlesia incana?

It is native to South America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2680996: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.