Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
indica
ID:
570507

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wight & Arn.) Plowes

Source:
cmp

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Haseltonia 3: 59 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569839

Common Names

  • Boucerosia indica
  • Indian Boucerosia
  • Boucerosia of Indian

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Synonyms

  • Boucerosia hutchinia Decne. [unknown]
  • Caralluma indica (Wight & Arn.) N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Desmidorchis indica (Wight & Arn.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hutchinia indica Wight & Arn. [unknown]

Description

Boucerosia indica (also called Indian Boucerosia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Boucerosia indica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Boucerosia indica has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. Seed: The seeds of Boucerosia indica are small and black. Seedlings: Boucerosia indica seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boucerosia indica is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is easy to propagate by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Boucerosia indica

Boucerosia indica can be found in Japan and Korea.

Boucerosia indica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boucerosia indica?

Boucerosia indica

What is the common name of Boucerosia indica?

Indian clubmoss

What type of plant is Boucerosia indica?

Clubmoss

Species in the Apocynaceae family

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References

George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
Darrel C. H. Plowes (1925-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Plowes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:986841-1: Based on the initial data import