Bocquillonia longipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipes
ID:
348102
Status:
valid
Authors:
McPherson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Fl. Nouv.-Calédonie & Dépend. 14: 128 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347434
Common Names
- Longipes Bocquillonia
- Longipes' Bocquillonia
- Longipes Bocquilloniae
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bocquillonia longipes (also called Long-stalked bocquillonia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant species of the genus Bocquillonia. It is native to South America, from Peru to Bolivia and Argentina. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bocquillonia longipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bocquillonia longipes has small, greenish-yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bocquillonia longipes is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay. It can be grown in containers and will tolerate some drought once established.
Where to Find Bocquillonia longipes
Bocquillonia longipes is native to South America, where it can be found in wet meadows, wet woods, and along streams and lakes. It is also found in parts of Asia.
Bocquillonia longipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bocquillonia longipes?
Bocquillonia longipes
What is the family of Bocquillonia longipes?
Cyperaceae
What is the common name of Bocquillonia longipes?
Long-Stemmed Sedge
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-22731: Based on the initial data import
Gordon D. McPherson (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McPherson' in the authors string.