Status:
valid
Authors:
(Haw.) Wight & Arn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Contr. Bot. India : 34 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569857
Common Names
- Boucerosia umbellata
- Umbellate Boucerosia
- Boucerosia of Umbellate
Synonyms
- Stapelia callamulia Buch.-Ham. ex Hook.f. [unknown]
- Boucerosia campanulata Wight [unknown]
- Boucerosia lasiantha Wight [unknown]
- Caralluma campanulata (Wight) N.E.Br. [unknown]
- Caralluma lasiantha N.E.Br. [unknown]
- Caralluma umbellata Haw. [unknown]
- Desmidorchis umbellata (Haw.) Decne. [unknown]
- Desmidorchis umbellata (Wight & Arn.) M.R.Almeida [unknown]
- Boucerosia umbellata campanulata (Wight) Hook.f. [unknown]
Description
Boucerosia umbellata (also called 'Umbellate 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 umbellata 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 umbellata has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. Seed: The seeds of Boucerosia umbellata are small and black. Seedlings: Boucerosia umbellata seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Boucerosia umbellata is a perennial herb that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings can be taken from the stem tips and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Boucerosia umbellata
Boucerosia umbellata can be found in Japan and Korea.
Boucerosia umbellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Boucerosia umbellata?
Boucerosia umbellata
What is the common name of Boucerosia umbellata?
Umbellate Boucerosia
What is the natural habitat of Boucerosia umbellata?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Boucerosia genus
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,