Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
boliviana
ID:
685032

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 21: 34 (1997).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684365

Common Names

  • Excentradenia Boliviana
  • Bolivian Excentradenia
  • Bolivian Blueweed

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Description

Excentradenia boliviana (also called 'Bolivian Excentradenia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with small, white, star-shaped flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is commonly found in rocky, dry hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Excentradenia boliviana is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Excentradenia boliviana has small, white, fragrant flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Excentradenia boliviana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Excentradenia boliviana

Excentradenia boliviana can be found in Bolivia and Peru.

Excentradenia boliviana FAQ

What type of soil does Excentradenia boliviana prefer?

Excentradenia boliviana prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

How much sunlight does Excentradenia boliviana need?

Excentradenia boliviana needs full sun to partial shade.

How often should Excentradenia boliviana be watered?

Excentradenia boliviana should be watered regularly, but not too often.

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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