Status:
valid
Authors:
A.St.-Hil.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 1: 42 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567114
Common Names
- Bocagea viridis
- Viridis Bocagea
- Bocagea's Viridis
Description
Bocagea viridis (also called Green Bocagea, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a short stem. It is native to Brazil and is found in the Atlantic Forest and Cerrado habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bocagea viridis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bocagea viridis has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Bocagea viridis: This species is best propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, sunny location and should be protected from strong winds. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Bocagea viridis
Bocagea viridis is found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Bocagea viridis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bocagea viridis?
Bocagea viridis
What is the family of Bocagea viridis?
Asteraceae
What is the natural habitat of Bocagea viridis?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Bocagea genus
Species in the Annonaceae family
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Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,