Status:
valid
Authors:
Wight
Source:
cmp
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Madras J. Lit. Sci. 6: 473 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569846
Common Names
- Boucerosia pauciflora
- Few-flowered Boucerosia
- Boucerosia of Few Flower
Synonyms
- Caralluma pauciflora (Wight) N.E.Br. [unknown]
- Desmidorchis pauciflora (Wight) Decne. [unknown]
Description
Boucerosia pauciflora (also called 'Small-flowered Boucerosia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats and has small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Boucerosia pauciflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Boucerosia pauciflora has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. Seed: The seeds of Boucerosia pauciflora are small and black. Seedlings: Boucerosia pauciflora seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Boucerosia pauciflora 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 pauciflora
Boucerosia pauciflora can be found in Japan and Korea.
Boucerosia pauciflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Boucerosia pauciflora?
Boucerosia pauciflora
What is the common name of Boucerosia pauciflora?
Few-flowered clubmoss
What type of plant is Boucerosia pauciflora?
Clubmoss
Species in the Boucerosia genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
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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,
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Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,