Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
collapsa
ID:
559175

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lecomte) Balle

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Fl. Madagasc. 60: 25 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558507

Common Names

  • Bakerella collapsa
  • Collapsed Bakerella
  • Collapsed Waterbush

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Synonyms

  • Loranthus collapsus Lecomte [unknown]
  • Taxillus collapsus (Lecomte) Danser [unknown]

Description

Bakerella collapsa (also called Collapsible Bakerella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Brazil. It is an evergreen shrub, with small, ovate leaves and small, bell-shaped flowers. It is found in moist, wooded habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bakerella collapsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bakerella collapsa is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped seedlings with a white stem and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bakerella collapsa is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Madagascar. It can be propagated through division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be well-draining and kept moist. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Bakerella collapsa

Bakerella collapsa is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in the rainforests of the Congo Basin.

Bakerella collapsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bakerella collapsa?

Bakerella collapsa

What is the family of Bakerella collapsa?

Myrtaceae

What is the distribution of Bakerella collapsa?

Endemic to Brazil

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2667895: Based on the initial data import
Paul Henri Lecomte (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lecomte' in the authors string.
Simone Balle (1906-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balle' in the authors string.