Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verticillata
ID:
570748

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Eckl. & Zeyh.) Druce

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 4: 610 (1916 publ. 1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570080

Common Names

  • Bowkeria verticillata
  • Whorled Bowkeria
  • Bowkeria Whorled

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Synonyms

  • Trichocladus verticillatus Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]

Description

Bowkeria verticillata (also called Whorled Bowkeria, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 metres in height. It is native to the south-west of Western Australia and is found in heathland and shrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bowkeria verticillata has been used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bowkeria verticillata has white flowers with yellow centres and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bowkeria verticillata is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It is drought and frost tolerant. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late summer or autumn.

Where to Find Bowkeria verticillata

Bowkeria verticillata is native to Australia.

Bowkeria verticillata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bowkeria verticillata?

Bowkeria verticillata

What is the common name of Bowkeria verticillata?

Whorled Bowkeria

What is the natural habitat of Bowkeria verticillata?

It is native to South Africa

Species in the Stilbaceae family

Anastrabe integerrima, Bowkeria citrina, Bowkeria cymosa, Bowkeria verticillata, Bowkeria verticillata, Campylostachys cernua, Campylostachys helmei, Charadrophila capensis, Euthystachys abbreviata, Halleria elliptica, Halleria lucida, Halleria parviflora, Halleria ovata, Halleria ligustrifolia, Kogelbergia phylicoides, Kogelbergia verticillata, Nuxia allorgeorum, Nuxia ambrensis, Nuxia pachyphylla, Nuxia capitata, Nuxia congesta, Nuxia coriacea, Nuxia floribunda, Nuxia glomerulata, Nuxia gracilis, Nuxia involucrata, Nuxia isaloensis, Nuxia oppositifolia, Nuxia pseudodentata, Nuxia sphaerocephala, Nuxia verticillata, Nuxia brachyphylla, Retzia capensis, Stilbe albiflora, Stilbe ericoides, Stilbe gymnopharyngia, Stilbe overbergensis, Stilbe rupestris, Stilbe serrulata, Stilbe vestita, Thesmophora scopulosa,

References

George Claridge Druce (1850-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Druce' in the authors string.
Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799849-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].