Status:
valid
Authors:
Hillebr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Fl. Hawaiian Isl. : 174 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347305
Common Names
- Timonioides Bobea
- Timonioides Woodrush
- Timonioides Wood-rush
Synonyms
- Obbea timonioides Hook.f. [valid]
Description
Bobea timonioides (also called Timonioides, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as woods, swamps, and wet meadows. It has a clumping habit and its leaves are green and long, with a sharp-pointed tip. The flower spikes are greenish-brown and the flowers are small and inconspicuous.
Uses & Benefits
Bobea timonioides is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas, and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bobea timonioides is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bobea timonioides is a perennial shrub that grows in dry, sunny areas. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by cuttings or seed. The best time to take cuttings is in the spring or early summer. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a dry, sunny area in the spring or early summer. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate.
Where to Find Bobea timonioides
Bobea timonioides is native to the Andean region of South America.
Bobea timonioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bobea timonioides?
Bobea timonioides
What is the common name of Bobea timonioides?
Timon's Bobea
What is the habitat of Bobea timonioides?
Dry, rocky slopes and woodlands
Species in the Bobea genus
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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,