Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
boissieri
ID:
476045

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Reut.) Stapf

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1915: 291 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475377



Common Names

  • Phelypaea boissieri
  • Boissier's Phelypaea
  • Boissieri Phelypaea


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Description

Phelypaea boissieri (also called 'Boissier's Phelypaea', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America, with white or pinkish flowers. It grows in open, disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Phelypaea boissieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phelypaea boissieri has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phelypaea boissieri is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is an easy-to-grow houseplant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Phelypaea boissieri

Phelypaea boissieri is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Phelypaea boissieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phelypaea boissieri?

Phelypaea boissieri

What is the natural habitat of Phelypaea boissieri?

It is found in rocky areas of the Mediterranean region.

What is the flowering period of Phelypaea boissieri?

It flowers from April to June.

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

George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662815-1: 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].