Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
bifurca
ID:
1538934

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) P.Moroni & N.O'Leary

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 104: 364 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000020687

Common Names

  • Bouchea bifurca
  • Bifurcate Bouchea
  • Bouchea

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Description

Bouchea bifurca (also called Bifurcate Bouchea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is found in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Thailand. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m in height, with white flowers. It is found in limestone hills and other limestone habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bouchea bifurca is used as an ornamental plant to add color and texture to gardens and landscapes. It is also used in indoor and outdoor containers for decoration.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bouchea bifurca has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval shaped. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bouchea bifurca is best propagated through division of the rhizomes. It prefers to grow in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Bouchea bifurca

Bouchea bifurca can be found in the western United States.

Species in the Verbenaceae family

Acantholippia seriphioides, Aloysia unifacialis, Aloysia decipiens, Aloysia barbata, Aloysia brasiliensis, Aloysia castellanosii, Aloysia catamarcensis, Aloysia chamaedryfolia, Aloysia chiapensis, Aloysia citrodora, Aloysia crenata, Aloysia densispicata, Aloysia dusenii, Aloysia fiebrigii, Aloysia gentryi, Aloysia gratissima, Aloysia hatschbachii, Aloysia herrerae, Aloysia macrostachya, Aloysia nahuire, Aloysia oblanceolata, Aloysia ovatifolia, Aloysia peruviana, Aloysia polygalifolia, Aloysia polystachya, Aloysia pulchra, Aloysia salviifolia, Aloysia schulziana, Aloysia scorodonioides, Aloysia sonorensis, Aloysia spathulata, Aloysia virgata, Aloysia wrightii, Aloysia velutina, Aloysia cordata, Aloysia arequipensis, Aloysia coalcomana, Aloysia salsoloides, Aloysia deserticola, Aloysia trifida, Aloysia riojana, Aloysia tarapacana, Bouchea agrestis, Bouchea boliviana, Bouchea dissecta, Bouchea notabilis, Bouchea prismatica, Bouchea pseudochascanum, Bouchea rusbyi, Bouchea spathulata,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77203179-1: 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].