Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
boliviana
ID:
332263

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dodson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Trop. 6: t. 600 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331595



Common Names

  • Vasqueziella boliviana
  • Boliviana Vasqueziella
  • Bolivian Vasqueziella


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Description

Vasqueziella boliviana (also called Bolivian Vasqueziella, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to South America. It is a shrub with multiple stems and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in dry forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Vasqueziella boliviana is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vasqueziella boliviana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vasqueziella boliviana can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Vasqueziella boliviana

Vasqueziella boliviana is native to Bolivia.

Vasqueziella boliviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vasqueziella boliviana?

Vasqueziella boliviana

What is the natural habitat of Vasqueziella boliviana?

Tropical forests of South America

What is the common name of Vasqueziella boliviana?

Vasqueziella

Species in the Vasqueziella genus

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

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