Status:
valid
Authors:
Chiov.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Res. Sci. Somalia Ital. 1: 58 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569815
Common Names
- Bottegoa insignis
- Distinguished Bottegoa
- Bottegoa of Distinguished
Description
Bottegoa insignis (also called Showy Bottegoa, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 metre in height. It is native to the south-west of Western Australia and is found in heathland and shrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bottegoa insignis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Bottegoa insignis has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. Seed: The seeds of Bottegoa insignis are small and black. Seedlings: Bottegoa insignis seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bottegoa insignis is a perennial grass native to China and Japan. It is a clump-forming grass with narrow, arching leaves. It produces small, yellow-green flowers in summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Bottegoa insignis
Bottegoa insignis can be found in Japan, Korea, and China.
Bottegoa insignis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bottegoa insignis?
Bottegoa insignis
What is the common name of Bottegoa insignis?
Showy clubmoss
What type of plant is Bottegoa insignis?
Clubmoss
Species in the Bottegoa genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,