Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tropaeolifolia
ID:
570814

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gillies & Hook.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc. 1: 325 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570146



Common Names

  • Bowlesia tropaeolifolia
  • Tropaeolifolia Bowlesia
  • Bowlesia Tropaeolifolia


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Synonyms

  • Bowlesia cirrosa Phil. [unknown]
  • Bowlesia diversifolia Meyen ex Walp. [unknown]
  • Bowlesia flexilis Meyen [unknown]
  • Bowlesia pulchella Wedd. [unknown]
  • Bowlesia rupestris H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Bowlesia tropaeolifolia cirrosa Reiche [unknown]
  • Bowlesia tropaeolifolia gayana Domin [unknown]
  • Bowlesia tropaeolifolia heterophylla Speg. [unknown]
  • Bowlesia tropaeolifolia patagonica Speg. [unknown]
  • Bowlesia diversifolia Meyen [unknown]

Description

Bowlesia tropaeolifolia (also called Tropaeolifolia Bowlesia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to South America. It has a climbing habit and produces small, white flowers. It is found in moist and shady areas, such as in forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Bowlesia tropaeolifolia 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

The flower of Bowlesia tropaeolifolia is a white to yellow colour, with four petals and a yellow centre. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong shape. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bowlesia tropaeolifolia 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 tropaeolifolia

Bowlesia tropaeolifolia can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Bowlesia tropaeolifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bowlesia tropaeolifolia?

Bowlesia tropaeolifolia

What is the family of Bowlesia tropaeolifolia?

Brassicaceae

Where is Bowlesia tropaeolifolia found?

It is found in South Africa

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-2681033: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
John Gillies (1792-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillies' in the authors string.