Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
umbellata
ID:
570525

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Haw.) Wight & Arn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bot. India : 34 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569857



Common Names

  • Boucerosia umbellata
  • Umbellate Boucerosia
  • Boucerosia of Umbellate


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Synonyms

  • Stapelia callamulia Buch.-Ham. ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Boucerosia campanulata Wight [unknown]
  • Boucerosia lasiantha Wight [unknown]
  • Caralluma campanulata (Wight) N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Caralluma lasiantha N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Caralluma umbellata Haw. [unknown]
  • Desmidorchis umbellata (Haw.) Decne. [unknown]
  • Desmidorchis umbellata (Wight & Arn.) M.R.Almeida [unknown]
  • Boucerosia umbellata campanulata (Wight) Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Boucerosia umbellata (also called 'Umbellate 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 umbellata 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 umbellata has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. Seed: The seeds of Boucerosia umbellata are small and black. Seedlings: Boucerosia umbellata seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boucerosia umbellata is a perennial herb that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings can be taken from the stem tips and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Boucerosia umbellata

Boucerosia umbellata can be found in Japan and Korea.

Boucerosia umbellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boucerosia umbellata?

Boucerosia umbellata

What is the common name of Boucerosia umbellata?

Umbellate Boucerosia

What is the natural habitat of Boucerosia umbellata?

Tropical rainforest

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

George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:94990-1: Based on the initial data import