Boquila is a genus of flowering plants in the family Lardizabalaceae, endemic to temperate forests of central and southern Chile and Argentina.

Aug 26, 2023 · Boquila and other species presumably had other relatives at some point, and are the only living members of their genus still alive. Sinofranchetia chinensis is the only member in its genus. Native to China.

Feb 12, 2024 · You would probably say no immediately, but what Boquila trifoliolata has to offer may lead you to believe otherwise. This article will introduce the Boquila trifoliolata to you, covering facts like how it works, who found it, and lots more!

species is usually called pil-pil, pilpilvoqui or voqui blanco, sometimes voquillo or voquicillo (in diminutive because its fruits are smaller than but reminiscent of the fruits of voqui coguil: Lardizabala funaria). Boquila trìfoliolata is a common evergreen climber growing in thickets.

The sole species is Boquila trifoliolata (DC.) Decne., known as pilpil, voqui, voquicillo, voquillo, voqui blanco in Chile. It grows vines that wrap around host plants, mimicking the host’s leaves in a phenomenon called mimetic polymorphism. It bears an edible fruit (Boquila berries).

Plant database entry for Pilpilvoqui (Boquila trifoliolata) with one image, one comment, and 27 data details.

With its delicate trifoliate leaves and edible white berries Boquila has potential as an ornamental, although its small greenish-white flowers and small white fruits are not spectacular, so it most likely will remain a choice plant for collectors.

Sep 18, 2024 · Nativa das florestas tropicais do Chile, a Boquila trifoliolata é única por sua habilidade de mimetizar as folhas de outras plantas, um mecanismo de defesa que a protege de herbívoros. O que torna a boquila especial é sua capacidade de imitar diferentes folhas em uma única videira, um fenômeno conhecido como polimorfismo mimético.

Sep 26, 2024 · Boquila is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the family Lardizabalaceae, native to temperate forests of central and southern Chile and Argentina. The sole species is Boquila trifoliolata (DC.) Decne., known as Pilpil, Voqui, Voquicillo, Voquillo, Voqui blanco in Chile. It bears an edible frui

Oct 13, 2024 · Boquila trifoliolata is an evergreen climbing shrub with stems around 6 metres long. It climbs into the surrounding vegetation, supporting itself by twining [ ]. The lant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of materials. It is sometimes grown as an ornamental. ].