Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 29: 317 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347456
Common Names
- Nervosa Bocquillonia
- Nervosa's Bocquillonia
- Nervosa Bocquilloniae
Synonyms
- Bocquillonia schistophila Airy Shaw [unknown]
Description
Bocquillonia nervosa (also called Nervous bocquillonia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant species of the genus Bocquillonia. It is native to South America, from Peru to Bolivia and Argentina. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bocquillonia nervosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bocquillonia nervosa has small, greenish-yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bocquillonia nervosa is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in early spring or late summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but the germination rate is low.
Where to Find Bocquillonia nervosa
Bocquillonia nervosa is native to South America, where it can be found in wet meadows, wet woods, and along streams and lakes. It is also found in parts of Asia.
Bocquillonia nervosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bocquillonia nervosa?
Bocquillonia nervosa
What is the common name of Bocquillonia nervosa?
Nerve Bocquillonia
What is the optimal growing environment for Bocquillonia nervosa?
Bocquillonia nervosa prefers moist, shady areas with partial sun and well-drained soil.
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,