Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
notabilis
ID:
367657

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 37: 215 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366989

Common Names

  • Bouchea notabilis
  • Notable Bouchea
  • Notable Bouchea Grass

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Description

Bouchea notabilis (also called Notable Bouchea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to the Northern Cape and Western Cape Provinces of South Africa, and is found in dry shrublands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bouchea notabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization. The flowers of this plant are used in traditional medicines to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bouchea notabilis are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bouchea notabilis is a perennial herb that is propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in spring or autumn. The seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Bouchea notabilis

Bouchea notabilis can be found in the western United States.

Bouchea notabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bouchea notabilis?

Bouchea notabilis

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Notable Bouchea

What is the family of Bouchea notabilis?

Lythraceae

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

Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:35429-2: 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].