Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
bupleuroides
ID:
569532

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Müll.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(4): 355 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568864



Common Names

  • Boopis Bupleuroides
  • Bupleuroides Boopis
  • Boopis Bupleuroides Plant


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Synonyms

  • Acicarpha bupleuroides Less. [unknown]
  • Boopis bupleuroides microphylla C.A.Müll. [unknown]

Description

Boopis bupleuroides (also called Bupleurum-like 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 bupleuroides 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 bupleuroides is white with yellowish-green veins, and it has a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boopis bupleuroides 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 bupleuroides

Boopis bupleuroides is native to the Andes Mountains in Colombia and Venezuela.

Boopis bupleuroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boopis bupleuroides?

Boopis bupleuroides

What is the common name of Boopis bupleuroides?

Bupleuroides Boopis

Where is Boopis bupleuroides found?

Boopis bupleuroides is found in South America, specifically in Argentina and Chile.

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,

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