Bocquillonia castaneifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
castaneifolia
ID:
348059
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Ann. Soc. Bot. Lyon 38: 110 (1913 publ. 1914);.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347391
Common Names
- Bocquillonia Castaneifolia
- Castaneifolia Bocquillonia
- Chestnut-Leaved Bocquillonia
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- Bocquillonia spinuligera Airy Shaw [unknown]
Description
Bocquillonia castaneifolia (also called Chestnut-leaved Bocquillonia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub species native to South America. It is a woody, medium-sized shrub with oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist to wet forests, meadows, and along streambanks and lake margins.
Uses & Benefits
Bocquillonia castaneifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bocquillonia castaneifolia is a small, white spikelet, with a single stamen. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet, with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant, with a single stem and small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bocquillonia castaneifolia can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring. The plant prefers moist soil and partial shade.
Where to Find Bocquillonia castaneifolia
Bocquillonia castaneifolia can be found in moist woods, meadows, and streambanks in South America.
Bocquillonia castaneifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bocquillonia castaneifolia?
Bocquillonia castaneifolia
What is the common name of Bocquillonia castaneifolia?
Chestnut-leaved Bocquillonia
What is the natural habitat of Bocquillonia castaneifolia?
Dry grassland and scrubland
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-22727: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.