Status:
valid
Authors:
Sales & Hedge
Source:
cmp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 283: 243 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746095
Common Names
- Billburttia Vaginoides
- Vaginoides Billburttia
- Vaginoid Billburttia
Description
Billburttia vaginoides (also called Sheathed Billburttia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 1m in height. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and along roadsides. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are white.
Uses & Benefits
Billburttia vaginoides is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Billburttia vaginoides has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Billburttia vaginoides is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. When propagating from seed, sow in spring or early summer and cover lightly with soil.
Where to Find Billburttia vaginoides
Billburttia vaginoides is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Billburttia vaginoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Billburttia vaginoides?
Billburttia vaginoides
What is the family of Billburttia vaginoides?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Billburttia vaginoides?
Tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests
Species in the Billburttia genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,
References
Fatima Sales: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sales' in the authors string.