Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baill.) Petra Hoffm. & McPherson
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 94: 540 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837171
Common Names
- Wielandia Bojeriana
- Bojeriana Bojer's Wielandia
- Bojeriana Bojer's
Description
Wielandia bojeriana (also called 'Bojer's Wielandia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mascarene Islands. It grows in grassy woodlands and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Wielandia bojeriana is used as an ornamental plant, in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds, and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Wielandia bojeriana is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wielandia bojeriana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright indirect light.
Where to Find Wielandia bojeriana
Wielandia bojeriana is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry deciduous forests.
Wielandia bojeriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wielandia bojeriana?
Wielandia bojeriana
Where is Wielandia bojeriana found?
Wielandia bojeriana is found in Madagascar.
What is the growth habit of Wielandia bojeriana?
Wielandia bojeriana is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height.
Species in the Wielandia genus
Wielandia elegans,
Wielandia danguyana,
Wielandia bemarensis,
Wielandia bojeriana,
Wielandia unifex,
Wielandia tanalorum,
Wielandia ranavalonae,
Wielandia platyrachis,
Wielandia oblongifolia,
Wielandia mimosoides,
Wielandia leandriana,
Wielandia laureola,
Wielandia fadenii,
Species in the Phyllanthaceae family
Actephila alanbakeri,
Actephila saccata,
Actephila albidula,
Actephila anthelminthica,
Actephila aurantiaca,
Actephila collinsiae,
Actephila daii,
Actephila dolichopoda,
Actephila excelsa,
Actephila foetida,
Actephila grandifolia,
Actephila latifolia,
Actephila lindleyi,
Actephila longipedicellata,
Actephila macrantha,
Actephila mearsii,
Actephila merrilliana,
Actephila mooreana,
Actephila nitidula,
Actephila ovalis,
Actephila petiolaris,
Actephila pierrei,
Actephila platysepala,
Actephila puberula,
Actephila sessilifolia,
Actephila subsessilis,
Actephila trichogyna,
Actephila bella,
Actephila championiae,
Actephila flavescens,
Actephila plicata,
Actephila traceyi,
Actephila venusta,
Actephila vernicosa,
Actephila forsteri,
Amanoa almerindae,
Amanoa anomala,
Amanoa bracteosa,
Amanoa caribaea,
Amanoa congesta,
Amanoa cupatensis,
Amanoa glaucophylla,
Amanoa gracillima,
Amanoa guianensis,
Amanoa muricata,
Amanoa nanayensis,
Amanoa neglecta,
Amanoa oblongifolia,
Amanoa sinuosa,
Amanoa steyermarkii,