Status:
valid
Authors:
Rossow
Source:
cmp
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Parodiana 7: 18 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567840
Common Names
- Boelckea beckii
- Beckii Boelckea
- Boelckea Beckii
Description
Boelckea beckii (also called 'Beck's Boelckea', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to India, Sri Lanka, and China. It grows in moist, shady areas, and has thin, wiry stems with small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Boelckea beckii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as its flowers are quite attractive.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Boelckea beckii is yellow, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Boelckea beckii is a tropical perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It is grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be propagated from seed or by division. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Boelckea beckii
Boelckea beckii is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Boelckea beckii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Boelckea beckii?
Boelckea beckii
What is the family of Boelckea beckii?
Urticaceae
What is the distribution of Boelckea beckii?
China, Japan, Korea
Species in the Boelckea genus
Species in the Plantaginaceae family
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum,
Adenosma annamense,
Adenosma bracteosum,
Adenosma camphoratum,
Adenosma cordifolium,
Adenosma debilis,
Adenosma elsholtzioides,
Adenosma glutinosum,
Adenosma hirsutum,
Adenosma indianum,
Adenosma inopinatum,
Adenosma javanicum,
Adenosma macrophyllum,
Adenosma malabaricum,
Adenosma microcephalum,
Adenosma muelleri,
Adenosma nelsonioides,
Adenosma papuana,
Adenosma punctata,
Adenosma retusilobum,
Adenosma subrepens,
Adenosma ternata,
Adenosma thorelii,
Agathelpis adunca,
Agathelpis brevifolia,
Agathelpis mucronata,
Albraunia foveopilosa,
Albraunia fugax,
Albraunia psilosperma,
Anamaria heterophylla,
Anarrhinum bellidifolium,
Anarrhinum corsicum,
Anarrhinum duriminium,
Anarrhinum forsskaolii,
Anarrhinum fruticosum,
Anarrhinum intermedium,
Anarrhinum laxiflorum,
Anarrhinum longipedicellatum,
Anarrhinum orientale,
Anarrhinum pedatum,
Anarrhinum forskaohlii,
Ancistrostylis harmandii,
Angelonia acuminatissima,
Angelonia alternifolia,
Angelonia angustifolia,
Angelonia arguta,
Angelonia biflora,
Angelonia bisaccata,
Angelonia blanchetii,
Angelonia campestris,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306207-2: 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].