Status:
valid
Authors:
(Scheele) Graebn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Syn. Mitteleur. Fl. 5: 849 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433735
Common Names
- Spergularia Bocconei
- Bocconei Spergularia
- Spergularia Bush
Synonyms
- Spergularia atheniensis Asch. [unknown]
- Spergula bocconei (Scheele) Pedersen [unknown]
- Spergula jallui Maire [unknown]
- Alsine atheniensis Druce [unknown]
- Alsine bocconei Scheele [unknown]
- Corion atheniense Merino [unknown]
- Spergularia bocconi Foucaud ex R.P.Merino [unknown]
- Spergularia atheniensis Heldr. & Sartori ex Nyman [unknown]
Description
Spergularia bocconei (also called 'Boccone's Spergularia', 'Boccone's Acanthus' among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and grows in moist forests and along streams. It is an evergreen shrub with narrow, lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Spergularia bocconei has been used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has also been used as a food source and for its oil-producing properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Spergularia bocconei has white flowers with a yellow center and a pinkish-red lip. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spergularia bocconei can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Where to Find Spergularia bocconei
Spergularia bocconei is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Spergularia bocconei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spergularia bocconei?
Spergularia bocconei
What is the common name of Spergularia bocconei?
Bocconei Spergularia
What type of plant is Spergularia bocconei?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Spergularia genus
Spergularia bocconei,
Spergularia purpurea,
Spergularia macrotheca,
Spergularia nicaeensis,
Spergularia macrorrhiza,
Spergularia stenocarpa,
Spergularia tangerina,
Spergularia rubra,
Spergularia segetalis,
Spergularia rupicola,
Spergularia capillacea,
Spergularia arbuscula,
Spergularia australis,
Spergularia azorica,
Spergularia fimbriata,
Spergularia echinosperma,
Spergularia depauperata,
Spergularia diandra,
Spergularia media,
Spergularia marina,
Spergularia heldreichii,
Spergularia lycia,
Spergularia sparsiflora,
Spergularia bracteata,
Spergularia confertiflora,
Spergularia andina,
Spergularia atrosperma,
Spergularia collina,
Spergularia congestifolia,
Spergularia cremnophila,
Spergularia floribunda,
Spergularia grandis,
Spergularia platensis,
Spergularia rupestris,
Spergularia squarrosa,
Spergularia villosa,
Spergularia canadensis,
Spergularia hanoverensis,
Spergularia aberrans,
Spergularia cerviana,
Spergularia denticulata,
Spergularia fasiculata,
Spergularia massafuerana,
Spergularia pissisii,
Spergularia pycnantha,
Spergularia pazensis,
Spergularia microsperma,
Spergularia sperguloides,
Spergularia ramosa,
Spergularia spruceana,
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum,
Acanthophyllum aculeatum,
Acanthophyllum adenophorum,
Acanthophyllum albidum,
Acanthophyllum andarabicum,
Acanthophyllum andersenii,
Acanthophyllum anisocladum,
Acanthophyllum bilobum,
Acanthophyllum bracteatum,
Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum,
Acanthophyllum caespitosum,
Acanthophyllum coloratum,
Acanthophyllum crassifolium,
Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium,
Acanthophyllum diezianum,
Acanthophyllum elatius,
Acanthophyllum fissicalyx,
Acanthophyllum glandulosum,
Acanthophyllum gracile,
Acanthophyllum grandiflorum,
Acanthophyllum kabulicum,
Acanthophyllum kandaharicum,
Acanthophyllum knorringianum,
Acanthophyllum korolkowii,
Acanthophyllum korshinskyi,
Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii,
Acanthophyllum lamondiae,
Acanthophyllum laxiflorum,
Acanthophyllum laxiusculum,
Acanthophyllum lilacinum,
Acanthophyllum longicalyx,
Acanthophyllum macrodon,
Acanthophyllum maimanense,
Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum,
Acanthophyllum mucronatum,
Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum,
Acanthophyllum pachycephalum,
Acanthophyllum pachystegium,
Acanthophyllum pleiostegium,
Acanthophyllum popovii,
Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum,
Acanthophyllum pulchrum,
Acanthophyllum pungens,
Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum,
Acanthophyllum recurvum,
Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum,
Acanthophyllum scapiflorum,
Acanthophyllum schugnanicum,
Acanthophyllum sordidum,
Acanthophyllum speciosum,