Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
procumbens
ID:
570516

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gravely & Mayur.) Plowes

Source:
cmp

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Haseltonia 3: 59 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569848



Common Names

  • Boucerosia procumbens
  • Procumbent Boucerosia
  • Boucerosia of Procumbent


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Synonyms

  • Caralluma procumbens Gravely & Mayur. [unknown]
  • Pendulluma procumbens (Gravely & Mayur.) Plowes [unknown]

Description

Boucerosia procumbens (also called 'Prostrate Boucerosia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Boucerosia procumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boucerosia procumbens 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 procumbens

Boucerosia procumbens can be found in Japan and Korea.

Boucerosia procumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boucerosia procumbens?

Boucerosia procumbens

What is the common name of Boucerosia procumbens?

Procumbent clubmoss

What type of plant is Boucerosia procumbens?

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

Darrel C. H. Plowes (1925-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Plowes' in the authors string.
F. H. Gravely (1885-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gravely' in the authors string.
Pallassana Vaithi Pattar Mayuranathan (1893-1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mayur.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:986783-1: Based on the initial data import