Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
spathulata
ID:
368230

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367562

Common Names

  • Bouchea spathulata
  • Spathulate Bouchea
  • Spoon-shaped Bouchea

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Description

Bouchea spathulata (also called Spatulate Bouchea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in deserts and other arid habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bouchea spathulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bouchea spathulata has small, white flowers with yellow stamens, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bouchea spathulata is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized occasionally. The plants can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Bouchea spathulata

Bouchea spathulata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Bouchea spathulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bouchea spathulata?

Bouchea spathulata

What is the common name of Bouchea spathulata?

Spathulate bouchea

What is the natural habitat of Bouchea spathulata?

Bouchea spathulata is native to Ethiopia.

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

John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:861214-1: 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].