Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
woodii
ID:
558865

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oliv.) Gilg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 33: 204 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558197



Common Names

  • Bachmannia woodii
  • Woodii Bachmannia
  • Woodii Grass


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Synonyms

  • Bachmannia major Pax [unknown]
  • Bachmannia minor Pax [unknown]
  • Maerua woodii T.Durand & Schinz [unknown]
  • Niebuhria woodii Oliv. [unknown]

Description

Bachmannia woodii (also called Wood's Bachmannia, among many other common names) is an annual herb. It is native to South America, and is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands and scrublands. It has a low-growing, spreading habit, with small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bachmannia woodii is an ornamental shrub that is used to add color and texture to gardens and landscaping. It is also used to create hedges and borders. The flowers of this plant are often used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bachmannia woodii has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bachmannia woodii is a terrestrial orchid native to Mexico. It should be grown in a pot with a well-draining, bark-based potting mix. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Bachmannia woodii

Bachmannia woodii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Bachmannia woodii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bachmannia woodii?

Bachmannia woodii

What is the common name of Bachmannia woodii?

Wood's Bachmannia

What is the natural habitat of Bachmannia woodii?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Bachmannia genus

Species in the Capparaceae family

Acome micrantha, Bachmannia woodii, Beautempsia avicenniifolia, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia arabica, Boscia cauliflora, Boscia coriacea, Boscia fadeniorum, Boscia foetida, Boscia gossweileri, Boscia kalachariensis, Boscia keniensis, Boscia longifolia, Boscia madagascariensis, Boscia matabelensis, Boscia mazzocchii, Boscia microphylla, Boscia minimifolia, Boscia mossambicensis, Boscia oleoides, Boscia pestalozziana, Boscia plantefolii, Boscia polyantha, Boscia praecox, Boscia pruinosa, Boscia puberula, Boscia rotundifolia, Boscia salicifolia, Boscia senegalensis, Boscia tomentosa, Boscia urens, Boscia welwitschii, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia integrifolia, Buchholzia coriacea, Buchholzia tholloniana, Cadaba aphylla, Cadaba baccarinii, Cadaba barbigera, Cadaba benguellensis, Cadaba capparoides, Cadaba carneoviridis, Cadaba divaricata, Cadaba farinosa, Cadaba fruticosa, Cadaba gillettii, Cadaba glaberrima, Cadaba glandulosa, Cadaba insularis, Cadaba kassasii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2667561: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.