Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
vesiculifera
ID:
575386

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Herder) Pavlov & Lipsch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Sovetsk. Bot. 1934(1): 27 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574718

Common Names

  • Bladder Borage
  • Vesiculifera Borage
  • Bladder Borage

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Description

Bungea vesiculifera (also called Bladder-fruited bungea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Central Asia. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open woodlands, scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bungea vesiculifera is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in terrariums and as a houseplant. It is also used to make wreaths and other decorative items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bungea vesiculifera has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bungea vesiculifera is a shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer or from seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sheltered spot in the spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a mix of sand and peat.

Where to Find Bungea vesiculifera

Bungea vesiculifera is native to Central and South America.

Bungea vesiculifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bungea vesiculifera?

Bungea vesiculifera

What is the natural habitat of Bungea vesiculifera?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What is the average size of Bungea vesiculifera?

2-4 m in height

Species in the Bungea genus

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Ferdinand Gottfried von Herder (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herder' in the authors string.
Sergey Yulievich Lipschitz (1905-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lipsch.' in the authors string.
Nikolai Vasilievich Pavlov (1893-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pavlov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:800117-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].