Status:
valid
Authors:
Tzvelev
Source:
ksu
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 72: 1662 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495368
Common Names
- Seymeriopsis Bissei
- Bisse's Seymeriopsis
- Bisse's Pitcairnia
Description
Seymeriopsis bissei (also called Bisse's Seymeriopsis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with long, thin stems and small, ovate leaves. It is native to the Caribbean region and prefers sunny, humid habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Seymeriopsis bissei is an ornamental plant that can be used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make herbal teas and has medicinal properties that can help treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Seymeriopsis bissei has small, white flowers with yellow bracts. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Seymeriopsis bissei is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some shade but will not flower as profusely. It can be grown in containers and can be pruned back after flowering to encourage a second flush of blooms.
Where to Find Seymeriopsis bissei
Seymeriopsis bissei is native to Cuba and can be found in wet montane forests.
Seymeriopsis bissei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Seymeriopsis bissei?
Seymeriopsis bissei
What is the common name of Seymeriopsis bissei?
Bisse's Seymeriopsis
What is the natural habitat of Seymeriopsis bissei?
Seymeriopsis bissei is native to the western United States, where it grows in dry, rocky areas.
Species in the Seymeriopsis genus
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
Aeginetia indica,
Aeginetia mirabilis,
Aeginetia mpomii,
Aeginetia selebica,
Aeginetia sessilis,
Aeginetia sinensis,
Aeginetia flava,
Aeginetia acaulis,
Agalinis angustifolia,
Agalinis aphylla,
Agalinis aspera,
Agalinis auriculata,
Agalinis bandeirensis,
Agalinis bangii,
Agalinis brachyphylla,
Agalinis calycina,
Agalinis chaparensis,
Agalinis communis,
Agalinis decemloba,
Agalinis densiflora,
Agalinis digitalis,
Agalinis divaricata,
Agalinis edwardsiana,
Agalinis fasciculata,
Agalinis fiebrigii,
Agalinis filicaulis,
Agalinis filifolia,
Agalinis gattingeri,
Agalinis genistifolia,
Agalinis gypsophila,
Agalinis heterophylla,
Agalinis homalantha,
Agalinis humilis,
Agalinis itambensis,
Agalinis kingsii,
Agalinis lanceolata,
Agalinis laxa,
Agalinis linarioides,
Agalinis linifolia,
Agalinis maritima,
Agalinis megalantha,
Agalinis meyeniana,
Agalinis nana,
Agalinis navasotensis,
Agalinis neoscotica,
Agalinis obtusifolia,
Agalinis oligophylla,
Agalinis peduncularis,
Agalinis pennellii,
Agalinis plukenetii,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:284998-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].