Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
lane-poolei
ID:
313027

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1915: 46 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312359

Common Names

  • Lane-Poolei False Buttonweed
  • Lane-Poolei Buttonweed
  • Lane-Poolei False Nettle

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Description

Baissea lane-poolei (also called Lane-Poole's False Buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australia. It is found in disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Baissea lane-poolei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baissea lane-poolei is white, and the seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a greyish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baissea lane-poolei is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It has a short stem and a spreading habit. The leaves are opposite, lanceolate to ovate, and up to 5 cm long. The flowers are small, white, and borne in clusters at the ends of the stems. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil, and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Baissea lane-poolei

Baissea lane-poolei can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula.

Baissea lane-poolei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baissea lane-poolei?

Baissea lane-poolei

What are the common names for Baissea lane-poolei?

Lane-Poole's False Buttonweed

What are the characteristics of Baissea lane-poolei?

It is an annual herb with small white flowers and narrow, linear leaves.

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-19350: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.