Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
linifolia
ID:
912420

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray ex Torr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Rep. U.S. Mex. Bound. 2(1): 126 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911755

Common Names

  • Linear-leaved Bouchea
  • Linear-leaved Bouchea Plant
  • Linear-leaved Bouchea Herb

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Description

Bouchea linifolia (also called 'Linear-leaved Bouchea', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has slender stems and small, fringed leaves. It typically grows in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bouchea linifolia is used as an ornamental plant and is a popular choice for home gardens. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional medicines and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bouchea linifolia has small white flowers with yellow centres and a sweet scent. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bouchea linifolia can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers a well-drained soil, and should be grown in partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Bouchea linifolia

Bouchea linifolia is native to the Caribbean and can be found in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Puerto Rico.

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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60452511-2: 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].