Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
liljeforsii
ID:
1415233

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.C.G.Rich) Sennikov & Kurtto

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Memoranda Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 93: 46 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427698

Common Names

  • Borkhausenia liljeforsii
  • Liljefors's borkhausenia
  • Liljefors borkhausenia

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Description

Borkhausenia liljeforsii (also called Borkhausenia liljeforsii, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is found in India and is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It grows in forests, thickets, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Borkhausenia liljeforsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Borkhausenia liljeforsii has small, yellow flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Borkhausenia liljeforsii is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers full sun and moderate water. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings.

Where to Find Borkhausenia liljeforsii

Borkhausenia liljeforsii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Borkhausenia liljeforsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Borkhausenia liljeforsii?

Borkhausenia liljeforsii

What are the common names of Borkhausenia liljeforsii?

Liljefors' borkhausenia, Liljefors' borkhausenia

What is the growth habit of Borkhausenia liljeforsii?

It is an evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 2 meters

Species in the Borkhausenia genus

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

Aleksandr Sénnikov (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sennikov' in the authors string.
Timothy Charles Guy Rich (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.C.G.Rich' in the authors string.
Arto Kurtto (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurtto' in the authors string.