Bocquillonia brachypoda - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachypoda
ID:
348017
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Adansonia 11: 127 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347349
Common Names
- Brachypoda Bocquillonia
- Brachypoda Woodrush
- Brachypoda Wood-rush
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- Bocquillonia brachypoda spatulata Airy Shaw [unknown]
Description
Bocquillonia brachypoda (also called Short-stalked Bocquillonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is a small shrub, growing to between 0.5 and 1 m tall. It is found in moist forests, along streambanks, and in other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bocquillonia brachypoda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and in wet areas. It is drought tolerant and can be used to control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bocquillonia brachypoda is a small, white spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are slender and have a single, thin leaf.
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Bocquillonia brachypoda can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to two years to reach maturity.
Where to Find Bocquillonia brachypoda
Bocquillonia brachypoda is native to South America and can be found in moist forests and meadows.
Bocquillonia brachypoda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bocquillonia brachypoda?
Bocquillonia brachypoda
What is the common name of Bocquillonia brachypoda?
Short-stalked bocquillonia
Where is Bocquillonia brachypoda native to?
Japan
Species in the Bocquillonia genus
Bocquillonia arborea, Bocquillonia brachypoda, Bocquillonia brevipes, Bocquillonia castaneifolia, Bocquillonia codonostylis, Bocquillonia goniorrhachis, Bocquillonia grandidens, Bocquillonia longipes, Bocquillonia lucidula, Bocquillonia nervosa, Bocquillonia phenacostigma, Bocquillonia rhomboidea, Bocquillonia sessiliflora, Bocquillonia spicata,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-22723: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.