Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Johnst.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 73: 41 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682745
Common Names
- Euplassa bahiensis
- Bahia Euplassa
- Bahia False-Foxglove
Synonyms
- Adenostephanus bahiensis Meisn. [unknown]
- Adenostephanus nitidus Meisn. [unknown]
- Euplassa nitida I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
Description
Euplassa bahiensis (also called Bahia Euplassa, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Brazil. It has a basal rosette of leaves with small white flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Euplassa bahiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Euplassa bahiensis is white or pink, with a yellowish center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euplassa bahiensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. It should be planted in a sunny or partially shaded position in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Euplassa bahiensis
Euplassa bahiensis is native to Brazil.
Euplassa bahiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Euplassa bahiensis?
Euplassa bahiensis
What is the common name of Euplassa bahiensis?
Bahian Euplassa
What is the natural habitat of Euplassa bahiensis?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Euplassa genus
Euplassa bahiensis,
Euplassa cantareirae,
Euplassa chimantensis,
Euplassa duquei,
Euplassa glaziovii,
Euplassa hoehnei,
Euplassa inaequalis,
Euplassa incana,
Euplassa isernii,
Euplassa itatiaiae,
Euplassa legalis,
Euplassa madeirae,
Euplassa nebularis,
Euplassa occidentalis,
Euplassa organensis,
Euplassa pinnata,
Euplassa rufa,
Euplassa saxicola,
Euplassa semicostata,
Euplassa taubertiana,
Species in the Proteaceae family
Acidonia microcarpa,
Adenanthos acanthophyllus,
Adenanthos apiculatus,
Adenanthos argyreus,
Adenanthos barbigerus,
Adenanthos cacomorphus,
Adenanthos cuneatus,
Adenanthos cunninghamii,
Adenanthos cygnorum,
Adenanthos detmoldii,
Adenanthos dobagii,
Adenanthos dobsonii,
Adenanthos drummondii,
Adenanthos ellipticus,
Adenanthos eyrei,
Adenanthos filifolius,
Adenanthos flavidiflorus,
Adenanthos forrestii,
Adenanthos glabrescens,
Adenanthos gracilipes,
Adenanthos ileticos,
Adenanthos intermedius,
Adenanthos intricatus,
Adenanthos labillardierei,
Adenanthos linearis,
Adenanthos macropodianus,
Adenanthos meisneri,
Adenanthos obovatus,
Adenanthos oreophilus,
Adenanthos pamelus,
Adenanthos pungens,
Adenanthos sericeus,
Adenanthos strictus,
Adenanthos teges,
Adenanthos terminalis,
Adenanthos velutinus,
Adenanthos venosus,
Agastachys odorata,
Alloxylon brachycarpum,
Alloxylon flammeum,
Alloxylon pinnatum,
Alloxylon wickhamii,
Athertonia diversifolia,
Aulax cancellata,
Aulax pallasia,
Aulax umbellata,
Austromuellera trinervia,
Austromuellera valida,
Banksia acanthopoda,
Banksia acuminata,