Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erecta
ID:
1020312

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunal

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 13(1): 589. 1852 [10 May 1852]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001019650

Common Names

  • Bouchetia erecta
  • Upright Bouchetia
  • Upright Bouchetia

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Description

Bouchetia erecta (also called Bouchetia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or subshrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, often in open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bouchetia erecta 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 erecta 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 erecta 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 erecta

Bouchetia erecta can be found in Argentina.

Species in the Bouchetia genus

Species in the Solanaceae family

References

Michel Félix Dunal (1789-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunal' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import