Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 166 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347369
Common Names
- Bocquillonia Brevipes
- Brevipes Bocquillonia
- Short-Stalked Bocquillonia
Synonyms
- Bocquillonia brevipes trichogyne Airy Shaw [unknown]
Description
Bocquillonia brevipes (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 brevipes is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas, and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bocquillonia brevipes is a small, white spikelet, with a single stamen. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet, with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant, with a single stem and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bocquillonia brevipes can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring. The plant prefers moist soil and partial shade.
Where to Find Bocquillonia brevipes
Bocquillonia brevipes can be found in moist woods, meadows, and streambanks in South America.
Bocquillonia brevipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bocquillonia brevipes?
Bocquillonia brevipes
What is the common name of Bocquillonia brevipes?
Short-stalked Bocquillonia
What is the natural habitat of Bocquillonia brevipes?
Dry grassland and scrubland
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,