Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
leonensis
ID:
313060

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Niger Fl. : 452 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312392

Common Names

  • Leonensis False Buttonweed
  • Leonensis Buttonweed
  • Leonensis False Nettle

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Synonyms

  • Baissea alborosea Gilg & Stapf [unknown]
  • Baissea brachyantha Stapf [unknown]
  • Baissea dichotoma Stapf [unknown]
  • Baissea elliptica Stapf [unknown]
  • Baissea giorgii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Baissea likimiensis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Baissea odorata K.Schum. ex Stapf [unknown]
  • Baissea ogowensis Hua [unknown]
  • Baissea tenuiloba Stapf [unknown]
  • Baissea uropetala Hua [unknown]
  • Guerkea uropetala K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Baissea uropetala K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Baissea leonensis (also called False Buttonweed, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb with white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in open, disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Baissea leonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baissea leonensis is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baissea leonensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Baissea leonensis

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

Baissea leonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baissea leonensis?

Baissea leonensis

What is the common name of Baissea leonensis?

Leon False Buttonweed

What is the family of Baissea leonensis?

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-19353: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.