Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevipes
ID:
347746

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 4: 36 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347078

Common Names

  • Bobea brevipes
  • Brevipes Bobea
  • Bobea Brevipes

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Synonyms

  • Bobea elatior brevipes (A.Gray) Hillebr. [valid]
  • Bobea mannii Hillebr. [valid]

Description

Bobea brevipes (also called Short-stalked Bobea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to North America and typically grows in moist meadows, marshes, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Bobea brevipes is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion in areas of high water flow.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bobea brevipes has small, yellowish-green flowers, which are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and glossy. The seedlings are small and rounded, with a single leaf and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bobea brevipes can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in moist, acidic soils in partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 4 and can tolerate temperatures down to -30°F (-34°C). It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Bobea brevipes

Bobea brevipes can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streambanks in South America.

Bobea brevipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bobea brevipes?

Bobea brevipes

What is the common name of Bobea brevipes?

Short-footed Bobea

What is the habitat of Bobea brevipes?

It is found in moist meadows, swamps, and wet woods

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-22698: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.