Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
fuertesii
ID:
559039

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 244 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558371



Common Names

  • Badiera fuertesii
  • Fuertes' Badiera
  • Fuertes' Badiera


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Synonyms

  • Polygala fuertesii S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Badiera fuertesii (also called Fuertes' Badiera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to South America, specifically in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Chile. It grows in moist, shady forests, and is often found in the understory of evergreen forests.

Uses & Benefits

Badiera fuertesii is a popular ornamental plant and is often used in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat skin ailments and its flowers being used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Badiera fuertesii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Badiera fuertesii is a tropical shrub that is native to the Caribbean. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is also tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown indoors or outdoors.

Where to Find Badiera fuertesii

Badiera fuertesii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, and parts of the Americas.

Badiera fuertesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Badiera fuertesii?

Badiera fuertesii

What is the common name of Badiera fuertesii?

Fuertes' Waterhyssop

What type of plant is Badiera fuertesii?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Polygalaceae family

Acanthocladus brasiliensis, Acanthocladus guayaquilensis, Acanthocladus moyanoi, Acanthocladus scleroxylon, Acanthocladus tehuelchum, Acanthocladus colombianus, Acanthocladus dukei, Acanthocladus pulcherrimus, Acanthocladus santosii, Acanthocladus dichromus, Ancylotropis insignis, Ancylotropis malmeana, Asemeia grandiflora, Asemeia ignatii, Asemeia ilheotica, Asemeia lindmaniana, Asemeia marquesiana, Asemeia martiana, Asemeia monninoides, Asemeia parietaria, Asemeia pohliana, Asemeia rhodoptera, Asemeia glabra, Asemeia hirsuta, Asemeia apopetala, Asemeia echinosperma, Asemeia hondurana, Asemeia securidaca, Asemeia sphaerospora, Asemeia tonsa, Asemeia acuminata, Asemeia extraaxillaris, Asemeia galmeri, Asemeia hebeclada, Asemeia mollis, Asemeia monticola, Asemeia ovata, Asemeia pseudohebeclada, Asemeia tobatiensis, Asemeia violacea, Asemeia floribunda, Atroxima afzeliana, Atroxima liberica, Badiera cubensis, Badiera fuertesii, Badiera oblongata, Badiera penaea, Badiera propinqua, Badiera virgata, Badiera subrhombifolia,

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