Status:
valid
Authors:
C.D.Adams
Source:
gcc
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 15(3): 439 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000568
Common Names
- Tenuicaulis Bafutia
- Tenuicaulis Aster
- Tenuicaulis Daisy
Synonyms
- Bafutia tenuicaulis tenuicaulis [unknown]
Description
Bafutia tenuicaulis (also called Slender-stemmed Bafutia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America and is usually found in grasslands and open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bafutia tenuicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Bafutia tenuicaulis var. zapfackiana Beentje & B.J.Pollard
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bafutia tenuicaulis has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bafutia tenuicaulis is a perennial herb that is native to the tropical regions of South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Bafutia tenuicaulis
Bafutia tenuicaulis is native to Cameroon and can be found in the provinces of Centre, Littoral, and West.
Bafutia tenuicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bafutia tenuicaulis?
Bafutia tenuicaulis
What is the common name of Bafutia tenuicaulis?
Bafutia
What is the family of Bafutia tenuicaulis?
Asteraceae
Species in the Bafutia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,