Status:
valid
Authors:
(Botsch.) A.J.Scott
Source:
cmp
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 89: 109 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561118
Common Names
- Dinteri Bassia
- Dinteri Burnweed
- Dinteri Ragweed
Synonyms
- Chenolea dinteri Botsch. [unknown]
- Chenoleoides dinteri (Botsch.) Botsch. [unknown]
Description
Bassia dinteri (also called Dinter's bassia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or subshrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and grows in wet, montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bassia dinteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bassia dinteri is small, white and tubular with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bassia dinteri is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division is best done in late spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Bassia dinteri
Bassia dinteri can be found in the temperate regions of North America.
Bassia dinteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bassia dinteri?
Bassia dinteri
What is the family of Bassia dinteri?
Amaranthaceae
What is the common name of Bassia dinteri?
Dinter's Bassia
Species in the Bassia genus
Bassia aegyptiaca,
Bassia alata,
Bassia americana,
Bassia arabica,
Bassia californica,
Bassia crassifolia,
Bassia dasyphylla,
Bassia dinteri,
Bassia eriophora,
Bassia hyssopifolia,
Bassia indica,
Bassia krylovii,
Bassia laniflora,
Bassia melanoptera,
Bassia monticola,
Bassia muricata,
Bassia prostrata,
Bassia salsoloides,
Bassia saxicola,
Bassia scoparia,
Bassia stellaris,
Bassia tomentosa,
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens,
Achyranthes aspera,
Achyranthes bidentata,
Achyranthes diandra,
Achyranthes fasciculata,
Achyranthes mangarevica,
Achyranthes marchionica,
Achyranthes margaretarum,
Achyranthes mutica,
Achyranthes splendens,
Achyranthes talbotii,
Achyranthes shahii,
Achyropsis avicularis,
Achyropsis filifolia,
Achyropsis fruticulosa,
Achyropsis gracilis,
Achyropsis laniceps,
Achyropsis leptostachya,
Acroglochin obtusifolia,
Acroglochin persicarioides,
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Agathophora alopecuroides,
Agriophyllum lateriflorum,
Agriophyllum latifolium,
Agriophyllum minus,
Agriophyllum montasirii,
Agriophyllum paletzkianum,
Agriophyllum squarrosum,
Allenrolfea occidentalis,
Allenrolfea patagonica,
Allenrolfea vaginata,