Boopis andicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andicola
ID:
569515
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gand.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 59: 710 (1912 publ. 1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568847
Common Names
- Boopis Andicola
- Andicola Boopis
- Boopis Andicola Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Boopis andicola (also called Andean Boopis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree of the family Bonnetiaceae, native to the tropical forests of South America. It has a slender trunk and an open, rounded crown. The leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate-lanceolate, with entire margins. The flowers are small, white, and fragrant, and the fruits are drupes.
Uses & Benefits
Boopis andicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Boopis andicola is a small, white or pinkish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a white or pinkish-white color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Boopis andicola can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Boopis andicola
Boopis andicola is native to the Andes Mountains in Colombia and Venezuela.
Boopis andicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Boopis andicola?
Boopis andicola
What is the common name of Boopis andicola?
Andean Boopis
What is the natural habitat of Boopis andicola?
It is found in wet montane forests in the Andes
Species in the Boopis genus
Boopis andicola, Boopis anthemoides, Boopis australis, Boopis breviscapa, Boopis bupleuroides, Boopis castillonii, Boopis chubutensis, Boopis filifolia, Boopis gracilis, Boopis graminea, Boopis itatiaiae, Boopis juergensii, Boopis multicaulis, Boopis patagonica, Boopis pusilla, Boopis raffaellii, Boopis pterocalyx, Boopis necronensis,
Species in the Calyceraceae family
Acicarpha bonariensis, Acicarpha obtusisepala, Acicarpha procumbens, Acicarpha runcinata, Acicarpha tribuloides, Boopis andicola, Boopis anthemoides, Boopis australis, Boopis breviscapa, Boopis bupleuroides, Boopis castillonii, Boopis chubutensis, Boopis filifolia, Boopis gracilis, Boopis graminea, Boopis itatiaiae, Boopis juergensii, Boopis multicaulis, Boopis patagonica, Boopis pusilla, Boopis raffaellii, Boopis pterocalyx, Boopis necronensis, Calycera balsamitifolia, Calycera boopidea, Calycera calcitrapa, Calycera crassifolia, Calycera eryngioides, Calycera herbacea, Calycera horrida, Calycera lanata, Calycera leucanthema, Calycera pulvinata, Calycera sessiliflora, Calycera sympaganthera, Calycera eryngioides, Calycera leucanthema, Gamocarpha alpina, Gamocarpha angustifolia, Gamocarpha dentata, Gamocarpha gilliesii, Gamocarpha ligulata, Gamocarpha polycephala, Gamocarpha selliana, Moschopsis caleopuensis, Moschopsis leyboldi, Moschopsis monocephala, Moschopsis rosulata, Moschopsis subandina, Moschopsis trilobata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2679577: Based on the initial data import
Michel Gandoger (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gand.' in the authors string.