Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
subrufa
ID:
313254

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Wiss. Erg. Deut. Zentr.-Afr. Exped., Bot. 2: 539 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312586



Common Names

  • Subrufa False Buttonweed
  • Subrufa Small Buttonweed
  • Subrufa Buttonweed


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Synonyms

  • Baissea mortehanii De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Baissea subrufa (also called smooth false buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has small white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Baissea subrufa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baissea subrufa is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baissea subrufa is a small, herbaceous, perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in spring or early summer and planting in moist, well-drained soil. Seeds can be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location and lightly covered with soil. Once established, it can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Baissea subrufa

Baissea subrufa is native to the Caribbean.

Baissea subrufa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baissea subrufa?

Baissea subrufa

What is the common name of Baissea subrufa?

Rough False Buttonweed

What is the natural habitat of Baissea subrufa?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Africa.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-19371: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.