Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
gracillima
ID:
312972

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hua

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris , n.s., 2: 12 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312304

Common Names

  • Baissea Gracillima
  • Graceful Baissea
  • Graceful Myrtle

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Synonyms

  • Baissea malchairii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Baissea micrantha Hua [unknown]
  • Guerkea gracillima K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Baissea gracillima (also called False Buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides, pastures, and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Baissea gracillima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and to control soil erosion. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baissea gracillima is white and tubular, with four petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baissea gracillima is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. The plant prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt in the soil.

Where to Find Baissea gracillima

Baissea gracillima is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Baissea gracillima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baissea gracillima?

Baissea gracillima

What is the common name of Baissea gracillima?

Graceful false buttonweed

What is the family of Baissea gracillima?

Rubiaceae

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 kew-19345: Based on the initial data import
Henri Hua (1861-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hua' in the authors string.