Status:
valid
Authors:
MacOwan
Source:
cmp
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 25: 390 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570073
Common Names
- Cymosa Bowkeria
- Bowkeria Cymosa
- Bowkeria Cymosa Plant
Description
Bowkeria cymosa (also called Cymose Bowkeria, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 metres in height. It is native to the south-west of Western Australia and is found in heathland and shrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bowkeria cymosa has been used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bowkeria cymosa has white flowers with yellow centres and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bowkeria cymosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Bowkeria cymosa
Bowkeria cymosa is native to Australia.
Bowkeria cymosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bowkeria cymosa?
Bowkeria cymosa
What is the common name of Bowkeria cymosa?
Cymose Bowkeria
What is the natural habitat of Bowkeria cymosa?
It is native to South Africa
Species in the Bowkeria genus
Species in the Stilbaceae family
Anastrabe integerrima,
Bowkeria citrina,
Bowkeria cymosa,
Bowkeria verticillata,
Bowkeria verticillata,
Campylostachys cernua,
Campylostachys helmei,
Charadrophila capensis,
Euthystachys abbreviata,
Halleria elliptica,
Halleria lucida,
Halleria parviflora,
Halleria ovata,
Halleria ligustrifolia,
Kogelbergia phylicoides,
Kogelbergia verticillata,
Nuxia allorgeorum,
Nuxia ambrensis,
Nuxia pachyphylla,
Nuxia capitata,
Nuxia congesta,
Nuxia coriacea,
Nuxia floribunda,
Nuxia glomerulata,
Nuxia gracilis,
Nuxia involucrata,
Nuxia isaloensis,
Nuxia oppositifolia,
Nuxia pseudodentata,
Nuxia sphaerocephala,
Nuxia verticillata,
Nuxia brachyphylla,
Retzia capensis,
Stilbe albiflora,
Stilbe ericoides,
Stilbe gymnopharyngia,
Stilbe overbergensis,
Stilbe rupestris,
Stilbe serrulata,
Stilbe vestita,
Thesmophora scopulosa,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799843-1: 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].