Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
erythrosticha
ID:
1073208

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001072546

Common Names

  • Baissea erythrosticha
  • Red-haired Baissea
  • Red-haired False-tamarind

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Description

Baissea erythrosticha (also called Erythrosticha Baissea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It has small, white flowers and small, leathery leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Baissea erythrosticha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Baissea erythrosticha has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baissea erythrosticha can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Baissea erythrosticha

Baissea erythrosticha is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-1805183: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.