Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caespitosus
ID:
568887

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hombr. & Jacquinot ex Decne.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Voy. Pôle Sud 2: 62 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568219

Common Names

  • Bolax Caespitosus
  • Caespitose Bolax
  • Caespitosus Bolax

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Synonyms

  • Azorella bovei Speg. [unknown]
  • Bolax bovei Dusén [unknown]

Description

Bolax caespitosus (also called Tufted Bolax, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is characterized by its small white flowers and its tufted leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Bolax caespitosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bolax caespitosus is a white-yellow star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bolax caespitosus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Bolax caespitosus

Bolax caespitosus can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Bolax caespitosus FAQ

What is the common name of Bolax caespitosus?

Tufted Bolax

What is the scientific name of Tufted Bolax?

Bolax caespitosus

What is the family of Bolax caespitosus?

Apiaceae

Species in the Bolax genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2678920: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Jacques Bernard Hombron (1798-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hombr.' in the authors string.
Honoré Jacquinot (1815-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacquinot' in the authors string.