Baissea major - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
major
ID:
313101
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hiern
Source:
wcs
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. (Hiern) 1(3): 675. 1898
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312433
Common Names
- Major Baissea
- Major's Baissea
- Major Baissea
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- Baissea angolensis major Stapf [unknown]
Description
Baissea major (also called False Buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of about 0.5 m. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in moist habitats such as wetlands, marshes, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Baissea major is a popular ornamental plant that is known for its vibrant colors and attractive foliage. It is also used as a ground cover and is known to attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Baissea major has small white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
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Baissea major is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Baissea major
Baissea major is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Baissea major FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baissea major?
Baissea major
What is the family of Baissea major?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Baissea major?
Large False Buttonweed
Species in the Baissea genus
Baissea axillaris, Baissea baillonii, Baissea campanulata, Baissea floribunda, Baissea gracillima, Baissea lane-poolei, Baissea leonensis, Baissea leontonori, Baissea longipetiolata, Baissea major, Baissea multiflora, Baissea myrtifolia, Baissea ochrantha, Baissea subrufa, Baissea viridiflora, Baissea welwitschii, Baissea wulfhorstii, Baissea zygodioides, Baissea erythrosticha, Baissea klaineana, Baissea malchairii, Baissea tholonnii,
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-19357: Based on the initial data import
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.