Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
billbergiana
ID:
423051

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beurl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Handl. 1854: 117 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422383



Common Names

  • Vismia Billbergiana
  • Billbergiana Vismia
  • Vismia


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Synonyms

  • Caopia billbergiana (Beurl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Caopia viridiflora (Duchass. ex Triana & Planch.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vismia viridiflora Duchass. ex Triana & Planch. [unknown]

Description

Vismia billbergiana (also called Billberg's Vismia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to tropical Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is found in wet habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Vismia billbergiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vismia billbergiana is a small, yellow-green flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, ovoid berry. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vismia billbergiana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Vismia billbergiana

Vismia billbergiana is native to tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Vismia billbergiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vismia billbergiana?

Vismia billbergiana

What is the common name of Vismia billbergiana?

Billberg's Vismia

Where is Vismia billbergiana found?

Vismia billbergiana is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Species in the Vismia genus

Vismia sessilifolia, Vismia lindeniana, Vismia lauriformis, Vismia laxiflora, Vismia macrophylla, Vismia magnoliifolia, Vismia sprucei, Vismia japurensis, Vismia laevis, Vismia guianensis, Vismia baccifera, Vismia billbergiana, Vismia ferruginea, Vismia tenuinervia, Vismia sandwithii, Vismia steyermarkii, Vismia camparaguey, Vismia cayennensis, Vismia sessilifolia, Vismia bemerguii, Vismia micrantha, Vismia cavalcantii, Vismia cavanillesiana, Vismia confertiflora, Vismia cuatrecasasii, Vismia glabra, Vismia gracilis, Vismia martiana, Vismia minutiflora, Vismia obtusa, Vismia parviflora, Vismia plicatifolia, Vismia pozuzoensis, Vismia ramuliflora, Vismia rufa, Vismia tomentosa, Vismia jefensis, Vismia latisepala, Vismia floribunda, Vismia rusbyi, Vismia lateriflora, Vismia mandurr, Vismia brasiliensis, Vismia cauliflora, Vismia crassa, Vismia pentagyna, Vismia latifolia, Vismia conduplicata, Vismia atlantica, Vismia cavalcantei,

Species in the Hypericaceae family

Cratoxylum arborescens, Cratoxylum cochinchinense, Cratoxylum formosum, Cratoxylum glaucum, Cratoxylum maingayi, Cratoxylum sumatranum, Eliea articulata, Harungana madagascariensis, Harungana montana, Harungana montana, Harungana rubescens, Hypericum abilianum, Hypericum aciferum, Hypericum acmosepalum, Hypericum acostanum, Hypericum addingtonii, Hypericum adenotrichum, Hypericum adpressum, Hypericum aegypticum, Hypericum aethiopicum, Hypericum afrum, Hypericum amblyocalyx, Hypericum amblysepalum, Hypericum andjerinum, Hypericum androsaemum, Hypericum annulatum, Hypericum apiculatum, Hypericum apricum, Hypericum armenum, Hypericum asahinae, Hypericum ascyron, Hypericum asperuloides, Hypericum asperulum, Hypericum assamicum, Hypericum athoum, Hypericum atomarium, Hypericum attenuatum, Hypericum aucheri, Hypericum augustinii, Hypericum australe, Hypericum aviculariifolium, Hypericum baccharoides, Hypericum balearicum, Hypericum balfourii, Hypericum barbatum, Hypericum beanii, Hypericum beccarii, Hypericum bellum, Hypericum benghalense, Hypericum bequaertii,

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