Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
japurensis
ID:
569695

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) Barneby

Source:
cmp

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 22(4): 145 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569027



Common Names

  • Borismene japurensis
  • Japurensis Borismene
  • Borismene japurensis


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Synonyms

  • Anomospermum japurense Eichl. [unknown]
  • Cocculus japurensis Mart. [unknown]
  • Hyperbaena cuatrecasasii Moldenke [unknown]

Description

Borismene japurensis (also called Japurensis Borismene, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant species of the family Hydrocharitaceae. It is native to South America and can be found in shallow, still water bodies. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Borismene japurensis is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Borismene japurensis are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Borismene japurensis is a terrestrial orchid that grows in moist, shady areas. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be planted in a pot with a mix of orchid bark and perlite. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced orchid fertilizer. Propagation is done through division of the plant or by seed.

Where to Find Borismene japurensis

Borismene japurensis is native to tropical South America, from Colombia to Bolivia.

Borismene japurensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Borismene japurensis?

Borismene japurensis

What is the common name of Borismene japurensis?

Japurensis Borismene

What is the natural habitat of Borismene japurensis?

Borismene japurensis is native to the western United States, from California to Washington.

Species in the Borismene genus

Species in the Menispermaceae family

Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2679795: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.