Bocquillonia arborea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arborea
ID:
348006
Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 35: 397 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347338
Common Names
- Arborea Bocquillonia
- Arborea Woodrush
- Arborea Wood-rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bocquillonia arborea (also called Tree Bocquillonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is a small tree, growing to between 5 and 10 m tall. It is found in moist forests, along streambanks, and in other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bocquillonia arborea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and in wet areas. It is drought tolerant and can be used to control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bocquillonia arborea has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are short and have two leaves.
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Bocquillonia arborea can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to two years to reach maturity.
Where to Find Bocquillonia arborea
Bocquillonia arborea is native to South America and can be found in moist forests and meadows.
Bocquillonia arborea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bocquillonia arborea?
Bocquillonia arborea
What is the common name of Bocquillonia arborea?
Tree bocquillonia
Where is Bocquillonia arborea native to?
Japan
Species in the Bocquillonia genus
Bocquillonia arborea, Bocquillonia brachypoda, Bocquillonia brevipes, Bocquillonia castaneifolia, Bocquillonia codonostylis, Bocquillonia goniorrhachis, Bocquillonia grandidens, Bocquillonia longipes, Bocquillonia lucidula, Bocquillonia nervosa, Bocquillonia phenacostigma, Bocquillonia rhomboidea, Bocquillonia sessiliflora, Bocquillonia spicata,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-22722: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.