Bocquillonia lucidula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucidula
ID:
348113
Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 29: 315 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347445
Common Names
- Lucidula Bocquillonia
- Lucidula's Bocquillonia
- Lucidula Bocquilloniae
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bocquillonia lucidula (also called Shiny 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 lucidula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bocquillonia lucidula 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 lucidula is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in early spring or late summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but the germination rate is low.
Where to Find Bocquillonia lucidula
Bocquillonia lucidula 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 lucidula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bocquillonia lucidula?
Bocquillonia lucidula
What is the common name of Bocquillonia lucidula?
Shining Bocquillonia
What is the optimal growing environment for Bocquillonia lucidula?
Bocquillonia lucidula prefers moist, shady areas with partial sun and well-drained soil.
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-22732: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.