Bocoa viridiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Authors:
(Ducke) Cowan
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164298
Common Names
- Bocoa viridiflora
- Green-flowered Bocoa
- Green-flowered Bocoa Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bocoa viridiflora (also called Bocoa, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has a thick, woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Bocoa viridiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bocoa viridiflora is a bright green, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bocoa viridiflora is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub native to South America. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. It is tolerant of poor soils and is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Bocoa viridiflora
Bocoa viridiflora is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Bocoa viridiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bocoa viridiflora?
Bocoa viridiflora
What is the common name of Bocoa viridiflora?
Green-flowered Bocoa
What is the natural habitat of Bocoa viridiflora?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Bocoa genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.
John Macqueen Cowan (1892-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cowan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:34081-2: Based on the initial data import