Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lecomte) Balle
Source:
cmp
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 4: 116 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558517
Common Names
- Bakerella poissonii
- Poisson's Bakerella
- Poisson's Waterbush
Synonyms
- Loranthus poissonii Lecomte [unknown]
- Loranthus parvibracteatus Lecomte [unknown]
- Taxillus poissonii (Lecomte) Danser [unknown]
- Taxillus parvibracteatus (Lecomte) Danser [unknown]
- Bakerella poissonii parvibracteata (Lecomte) Balle [unknown]
- Bakerella poissonii alata Balle [unknown]
- Bakerella poissonii poissonii [unknown]
Description
Bakerella poissonii (also called 'Poisson's Bakerella', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers. It is native to Madagascar and is found in humid forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Bakerella poissonii 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 poissonii is small and yellow, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bakerella poissonii is a terrestrial orchid 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 poissonii
Bakerella poissonii is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in the rainforests of the Congo Basin.
Bakerella poissonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bakerella poissonii?
Bakerella poissonii
What is the common name of Bakerella poissonii?
Poissonii Bakerella
What is the natural habitat of Bakerella poissonii?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of South America
Species in the Bakerella genus
Bakerella ambongoensis,
Bakerella analamerensis,
Bakerella belohensis,
Bakerella clavata,
Bakerella collapsa,
Bakerella diplocrater,
Bakerella gonoclada,
Bakerella grisea,
Bakerella hoyifolia,
Bakerella mangindranensis,
Bakerella microcuspis,
Bakerella perrieri,
Bakerella poissonii,
Bakerella tandrokensis,
Bakerella tricostata,
Bakerella viguieri,
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,