Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rusbyi
ID:
368170

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Torreya 34: 8 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367502

Common Names

  • Bouchea Rusbyi
  • Rusbyi Bouchea
  • Rusbyi Bush

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Description

Bouchea rusbyi (also called Rusby's bouchea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa and parts of Asia. It grows in wet soils, such as marshes, swamps, and riverbanks, and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.

Uses & Benefits

Bouchea rusbyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bouchea rusbyi has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bouchea rusbyi is a perennial herb that is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from the stem tips in spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Bouchea rusbyi

Bouchea rusbyi can be found in the western United States.

Bouchea rusbyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bouchea rusbyi?

Bouchea rusbyi

What is the common name of Bouchea rusbyi?

Rusby's Bouchea

What is the natural habitat of Bouchea rusbyi?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

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:291407-2: 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].