Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) Beumée ex Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 3: 484 (1948 publ. 1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364477
Common Names
- Botryophora
- Knotted Botryophora
- Knotted Botryophora
Synonyms
- Sterculia geniculata Miq. [unknown]
- Botryophora kingii Hook.f. [unknown]
Description
Botryophora geniculata (also called Geniculate Botryophora, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist montane forests. It has white flowers and lanceolate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Botryophora geniculata is used for ornamental purposes in landscaping and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Botryophora geniculata has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Botryophora geniculata is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix, and the cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Botryophora geniculata
Botryophora geniculata is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Botryophora geniculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Botryophora geniculata?
Botryophora geniculata
What is the common name of Botryophora geniculata?
Geniculate botryophora
What is the natural habitat of Botryophora geniculata?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Botryophora genus
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,