Bowlesia tenella - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Meyen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Observ. Bot. 1: 466 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570138
Common Names
- Bowlesia tenella
- Tenella Bowlesia
- Bowlesia Tenella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Bowlesia lobata humifusa Ball [unknown]
- Bowlesia mandonii Rusby [unknown]
Description
Bowlesia tenella (also called Tenella Bowlesia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to South America. It has a trailing habit and produces small, white flowers. It is found in moist and shady areas, such as in forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Bowlesia tenella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bowlesia tenella 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bowlesia tenella is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It should be watered regularly, but not allowed to become waterlogged. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Bowlesia tenella
Bowlesia tenella can be found in Colombia.
Bowlesia tenella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bowlesia tenella?
Bowlesia tenella
What is the common name of Bowlesia tenella?
Delicate Bowlesia
What is the natural habitat of Bowlesia tenella?
It is native to South America
Species in the Bowlesia genus
Bowlesia argenticaulis, Bowlesia flabilis, Bowlesia hieronymusii, Bowlesia incana, Bowlesia lobata, Bowlesia macrophysa, Bowlesia palmata, Bowlesia paposana, Bowlesia platanifolia, Bowlesia ruiz-lealii, Bowlesia setigera, Bowlesia sodiroana, Bowlesia tenella, Bowlesia tropaeolifolia, Bowlesia uncinata, Bowlesia venturii,
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-2681026: Based on the initial data import
Franz Meyen (1804-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meyen' in the authors string.