Baissea viridiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viridiflora
ID:
313317
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schumann) de Kruif
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Meded. Landbouwhoogeschool 83(7): 16 (1983 publ. 1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312649
Common Names
- Green-flowered False Buttonweed
- Green-flowered False Pimpernel
- Green-flowered False Hedge-nettle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Motandra viridiflora K.Schum. [unknown]
Description
Baissea viridiflora (also called Green-flowered Baissea, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has small green flowers and grows in moist, open areas. It is a member of the Rubiaceae family.
Uses & Benefits
Baissea viridiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baissea viridiflora is small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are slender and erect.
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Baissea viridiflora can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigour.
Where to Find Baissea viridiflora
Baissea viridiflora is native to the Caribbean and can be found in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Puerto Rico.
Baissea viridiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baissea viridiflora?
Baissea viridiflora
What is the common name of Baissea viridiflora?
Green-flowered Baissea
Where is Baissea viridiflora found?
Baissea viridiflora is found in tropical Africa.
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-19377: Based on the initial data import
A.P.M. de Kruif: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Kruif' in the authors string.