Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
bissei
ID:
496036

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tzvelev

Source:
ksu

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 72: 1662 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495368



Common Names

  • Seymeriopsis Bissei
  • Bisse's Seymeriopsis
  • Bisse's Pitcairnia


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Description

Seymeriopsis bissei (also called Bisse's Seymeriopsis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with long, thin stems and small, ovate leaves. It is native to the Caribbean region and prefers sunny, humid habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Seymeriopsis bissei is an ornamental plant that can be used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make herbal teas and has medicinal properties that can help treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Seymeriopsis bissei has small, white flowers with yellow bracts. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seymeriopsis bissei is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some shade but will not flower as profusely. It can be grown in containers and can be pruned back after flowering to encourage a second flush of blooms.

Where to Find Seymeriopsis bissei

Seymeriopsis bissei is native to Cuba and can be found in wet montane forests.

Seymeriopsis bissei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Seymeriopsis bissei?

Seymeriopsis bissei

What is the common name of Seymeriopsis bissei?

Bisse's Seymeriopsis

What is the natural habitat of Seymeriopsis bissei?

Seymeriopsis bissei is native to the western United States, where it grows in dry, rocky areas.

Species in the Seymeriopsis 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

Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:284998-2: 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].