Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bussei
ID:
981706

Status:
valid

Authors:
Verdc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 12: 353 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981044

Common Names

  • Heinsia bussei
  • Busse's Heinsia
  • Busse's False Daisy

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Description

Heinsia bussei (also called Busse's Heinsia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States and grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Heinsia bussei has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and pain. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heinsia bussei is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heinsia bussei can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Heinsia bussei

Heinsia bussei can be found in South Africa.

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-97888: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.