Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
frerei
ID:
570502

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.D.Rowley) Meve & Liede

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 234: 200 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569834



Common Names

  • Boucerosia frerei
  • Frere's Boucerosia
  • Boucerosia of Frere


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Synonyms

  • Caralluma frerea Rowley [unknown]
  • Desmidorchis dalzellii M.R.Almeida [unknown]
  • Frerea indica Dalzell [unknown]

Description

Boucerosia frerei (also called Frere's Boucerosia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Boucerosia frerei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Boucerosia frerei has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. Seed: The seeds of Boucerosia frerei are small and black. Seedlings: Boucerosia frerei seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boucerosia frerei is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is easy to propagate by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Boucerosia frerei

Boucerosia frerei can be found in Japan and Korea.

Boucerosia frerei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boucerosia frerei?

Boucerosia frerei

What is the common name of Boucerosia frerei?

Frere's clubmoss

What type of plant is Boucerosia frerei?

Clubmoss

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

Gordon Douglas Rowley (1921-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.D.Rowley' in the authors string.
Sigrid Liede (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liede' in the authors string.
Ulrich Meve (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meve' in the authors string.