Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anomala
ID:
1020304

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miers) Britton & Rusby

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Trans. New York Acad. Sci. 7: 12. 1887 Contrib. Herb. Columbia College, 4

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001019642



Common Names

  • Bouchetia anomala
  • Anomalous Bouchetia
  • Anomalous Bouchetia


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Description

Bouchetia anomala (also called 'Candelilla', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has a succulent stem with small, oval leaves and yellow or green flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bouchetia anomala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bouchetia anomala has small, yellow-green flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough surface. The seedlings are small, with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bouchetia anomala is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done in spring or early summer by taking cuttings from the tips of the stems. The cuttings should be placed in a sandy soil mix and kept moist until they root. Once established, the plant can be divided in early spring to create more plants.

Where to Find Bouchetia anomala

Bouchetia anomala can be found in Argentina.

Species in the Bouchetia genus

Species in the Solanaceae family

References

Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import