Bathysa pittieri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Standl.) Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 12(3): 185 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320325
Common Names
- Bathysa pittieri
- Pittier's Star-jasmine
- Pittier's Jasmine
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- Chimarrhis pittieri Standl. [valid]
Description
Bathysa pittieri (also called Pittier's Bathysa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Central America and northern South America. It is found in moist forests, often near streams and in wet places.
Uses & Benefits
Bathysa pittieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The plant is known to attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bathysa pittieri is a small, white, four-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, pointed leaf.
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Bathysa pittieri is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. It is important to keep the soil moist while the cuttings are rooting.
Where to Find Bathysa pittieri
Bathysa pittieri can be found in Peru.
Bathysa pittieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bathysa pittieri?
Bathysa pittieri
What type of plant is Bathysa pittieri?
It is a shrub
Where is Bathysa pittieri found?
It is found in tropical areas of Africa, Asia and Australia
Species in the Bathysa genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-20113: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.