Status:
valid
Authors:
(Walp.) Grenzeb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 13: 85 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367362
Common Names
- Bouchea pseudochascanum
- False Chascanum Bouchea
- False Chascanum Bouchea Grass
Description
Bouchea pseudochascanum (also called False Chascanum Bouchea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Australia. It has linear leaves and white flowers. It grows in sandy or loamy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Bouchea pseudochascanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bouchea pseudochascanum has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bouchea pseudochascanum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with a spreading habit. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Bouchea pseudochascanum
Bouchea pseudochascanum is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Bouchea pseudochascanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bouchea pseudochascanum?
Bouchea pseudochascanum
What is the family of Bouchea pseudochascanum?
Orchidaceae
What are the common names of Bouchea pseudochascanum?
No common names
Species in the Bouchea genus
Bouchea agrestis,
Bouchea boliviana,
Bouchea dissecta,
Bouchea notabilis,
Bouchea prismatica,
Bouchea pseudochascanum,
Bouchea rusbyi,
Bouchea spathulata,
Bouchea linifolia,
Bouchea fluminensis,
Bouchea nelsonii,
Bouchea bifurca,
Bouchea glabrata,
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:35434-2: 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].