Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
bocainensis
ID:
418388

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Pereira & Moutinho

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Bradea 3: 344 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417720

Common Names

  • Fernseea bocainensis
  • Boca Fernseea
  • Fernseea Boca

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Description

Fernseea bocainensis (also called Bocainensis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, linear leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Fernseea bocainensis is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatic pain.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Fernseea bocainensis for. brevifolia R.F.Monteiro
Fernseea bocainensis for. bocainensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Fernseea bocainensis are small, yellow and solitary. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fernseea bocainensis is an evergreen shrub that prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done through cuttings or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seedling mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Fernseea bocainensis

Fernseea bocainensis is native to Brazil.

Fernseea bocainensis FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Fernseea bocainensis?

Fernseea bocainensis prefers temperatures between 18-22°C.

What type of soil does Fernseea bocainensis need?

Fernseea bocainensis prefers a soil with good drainage and a pH between 6.5 and 7.5.

How much light does Fernseea bocainensis need?

Fernseea bocainensis prefers bright, indirect light.

Species in the Fernseea genus

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

J.L. de Araujo Moutinho (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moutinho' in the authors string.
Edmundo Pereira (1914-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Pereira' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:103598-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].