Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
chinense
ID:
570401

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. China Bor. : 47 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569733

Common Names

  • Bothriospermum chinense
  • Chinese Bothriospermum
  • Chinense Bothriospermum

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Synonyms

  • Bothriospermum bicarinatum Bunge ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Bothriospermum bicarunculatum Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]

Description

Bothriospermum chinense (also called Chinese Bothriospermum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to East Asia. It is found in moist forests and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bothriospermum chinense has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It can be used in landscaping and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bothriospermum chinense has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bothriospermum chinense is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to China and can be found in sandy soils in open woodlands and heathlands. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Bothriospermum chinense

Bothriospermum chinense can be found in China, particularly in the south-west of the country.

Bothriospermum chinense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bothriospermum chinense?

Bothriospermum chinense

What is the common name of Bothriospermum chinense?

Chinese Bothriospermum

What is the natural habitat of Bothriospermum chinense?

Grasslands, wetlands, and disturbed areas

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

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