Baissea ochrantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ochrantha
ID:
313209
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum. ex Stapf
Source:
wcs
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 4(1): 206 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312541
Common Names
- Ochrantha Buttonweed
- Ochrantha False Buttonweed
- Ochrantha Dwarf Buttonweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Baissea ochrantha (also called Ochrantha False Buttonweed, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has small white flowers and grows in wet areas such as marshes and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Baissea ochrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baissea ochrantha is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Baissea ochrantha is a perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Baissea ochrantha
Baissea ochrantha can be found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.
Baissea ochrantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baissea ochrantha?
Baissea ochrantha
What is the common name of Baissea ochrantha?
Ochranth False Buttonweed
What is the natural habitat of Baissea ochrantha?
Sandy soils, coastal areas, disturbed sites, and roadsides
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-19367: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.