Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lecomte) Balle
Source:
cmp
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 4: 117 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558520
Common Names
- Bakerella viguieri
- Viguieri Bakerella
- Viguieri Bakerella Tree
Synonyms
- Loranthus viguieri Lecomte [unknown]
- Taxillus viguieri (Lecomte) Danser [unknown]
- Bakerella viguieri marojejensis Balle [unknown]
Description
Bakerella viguieri (also called Bakerella, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 m tall. It has a dense, conical crown and its bark is grey-brown and smooth. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in dry and moist forests, as well as in secondary forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bakerella viguieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bakerella viguieri is small and yellow, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bakerella viguieri is a terrestrial orchid native to Madagascar. It can be propagated through division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be well-draining and kept moist. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Bakerella viguieri
Bakerella viguieri is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in the rainforests of the Congo Basin.
Bakerella viguieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bakerella viguieri?
Bakerella viguieri
What is the common name of Bakerella viguieri?
Viguieri Bakerella
What is the natural habitat of Bakerella viguieri?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of South America
Species in the Bakerella genus
Bakerella ambongoensis,
Bakerella analamerensis,
Bakerella belohensis,
Bakerella clavata,
Bakerella collapsa,
Bakerella diplocrater,
Bakerella gonoclada,
Bakerella grisea,
Bakerella hoyifolia,
Bakerella mangindranensis,
Bakerella microcuspis,
Bakerella perrieri,
Bakerella poissonii,
Bakerella tandrokensis,
Bakerella tricostata,
Bakerella viguieri,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii,
Actinanthella wyliei,
Aetanthus andreanus,
Aetanthus colombianus,
Aetanthus coriaceus,
Aetanthus dichotomus,
Aetanthus engelsii,
Aetanthus macranthus,
Aetanthus mutisii,
Aetanthus nodosus,
Aetanthus ornatus,
Aetanthus ovalis,
Aetanthus trifolius,
Aetanthus prolongatus,
Aetanthus sessilifolius,
Aetanthus verticillatus,
Aetanthus megaphyllus,
Aetanthus pascoensis,
Aetanthus tachirensis,
Aetanthus validus,
Agelanthus atrocoronatus,
Agelanthus bipartitus,
Agelanthus brunneus,
Agelanthus combreticola,
Agelanthus copaiferae,
Agelanthus crassifolius,
Agelanthus deltae,
Agelanthus dichrous,
Agelanthus discolor,
Agelanthus djurensis,
Agelanthus dodonaeifolius,
Agelanthus elegantulus,
Agelanthus entebbensis,
Agelanthus falcifolius,
Agelanthus flammeus,
Agelanthus fuellebornii,
Agelanthus gilgii,
Agelanthus glaucoviridis,
Agelanthus glomeratus,
Agelanthus gracilis,
Agelanthus guineensis,
Agelanthus henriquesii,
Agelanthus heteromorphus,
Agelanthus igneus,
Agelanthus irangensis,
Agelanthus kayseri,
Agelanthus keilii,
Agelanthus krausei,
Agelanthus kraussianus,
Agelanthus lancifolius,