Balbisia meyeniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
meyeniana
ID:
559435
Status:
valid
Authors:
Klotzsch
Source:
cmp
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 10: 432 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558767
Common Names
- Balbisia meyeniana
- Meyeniana Balbisia
- Balbisia Meyeniana
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- Ledocarpon meyenianum (Klotzsch) Steud. [unknown]
- Dematophyllum salsoloides Griseb. [unknown]
Description
Balbisia meyeniana (also called 'Meyen's Balbisia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is a small, herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady habitats, such as tropical rainforests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Balbisia meyeniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Balbisia meyeniana flower is small and yellowish-green. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Balbisia meyeniana is a terrestrial, evergreen, perennial plant that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the plant can be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Balbisia meyeniana
Balbisia meyeniana is native to South America, particularly in Peru.
Balbisia meyeniana FAQ
What are the common names of Balbisia meyeniana?
Common names of Balbisia meyeniana include Meyen's balbisia and Meyen's balbisia.
What is the distribution of Balbisia meyeniana?
Balbisia meyeniana is native to China, Taiwan, and Japan.
What is the habitat of Balbisia meyeniana?
Balbisia meyeniana grows in moist, shady forests, often near streams.
Species in the Balbisia genus
Species in the Francoaceae family
Balbisia calycina, Balbisia aphanifolia, Balbisia gracilis, Balbisia integrifolia, Balbisia meyeniana, Balbisia microphylla, Balbisia miniata, Balbisia peduncularis, Balbisia stitchkinii, Balbisia verticillata, Balbisia calycina, Bersama abyssinica, Bersama lucens, Bersama palustris, Bersama swinnyi, Bersama swynnertonii, Bersama tysoniana, Bersama yangambiensis, Francoa appendiculata, Greyia flanaganii, Greyia radlkoferi, Greyia sutherlandii, Melianthus comosus, Melianthus dregeanus, Melianthus major, Melianthus pectinatus, Melianthus villosus, Melianthus elongatus, Rhynchotheca spinosa, Viviania linostigma, Viviania ovata, Viviania tenuicaulis, Viviania elegans, Viviania marifolia,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2668156: Based on the initial data import
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.