Bersama lucens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucens
ID:
565143
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hochst.) Szyszyl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Polypet. Discifl. Rehmann. 2: 50 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564475
Common Names
- Bersama lucens
- Shining Bersama
- Lucens Bersama
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- Rhaganus lucidus E.Mey. [unknown]
- Natalia lucens Hochst. [unknown]
Description
Bersama lucens (also called Shining Bersama, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has an upright, spreading habit with alternate, ovate leaves. It is found in forests, thickets and along streams in its native regions.
Uses & Benefits
Bersama lucens is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used for its timber, which is used for furniture, construction, and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Bersama lucens flower is a white or pinkish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bersama lucens is a deciduous shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by softwood cuttings taken in early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in autumn in a cold frame.
Where to Find Bersama lucens
Bersama lucens can be found in Ethiopia.
Bersama lucens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bersama lucens?
Bersama lucens
What is the growth habit of Bersama lucens?
It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.
What is the native range of Bersama lucens?
It is native to South Africa.
Species in the Bersama genus
Species in the Francoaceae family
Balbisia calycina, Balbisia aphanifolia, Balbisia gracilis, Balbisia integrifolia, Balbisia meyeniana, Balbisia microphylla, Balbisia miniata, Balbisia peduncularis, Balbisia stitchkinii, Balbisia verticillata, Balbisia calycina, Bersama abyssinica, Bersama lucens, Bersama palustris, Bersama swinnyi, Bersama swynnertonii, Bersama tysoniana, Bersama yangambiensis, Francoa appendiculata, Greyia flanaganii, Greyia radlkoferi, Greyia sutherlandii, Melianthus comosus, Melianthus dregeanus, Melianthus major, Melianthus pectinatus, Melianthus villosus, Melianthus elongatus, Rhynchotheca spinosa, Viviania linostigma, Viviania ovata, Viviania tenuicaulis, Viviania elegans, Viviania marifolia,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2675120: Based on the initial data import
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.