Burdachia prismatocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prismatocarpa
ID:
576644
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Juss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Malpigh. Syn. : 55 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000575976
Common Names
- Prismatocarpa Burdachia
- Prismatocarpa False Sarsaparilla
- Burdachia Prismatocarpa
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- Bunchosia palustris Poepp. ex A.Juss. [unknown]
- Burdachia prismatocarpa argutivenosa Cuatrec. [unknown]
- Burdachia prismatocarpa intermedia Nied. [unknown]
- Burdachia prismatocarpa pyramidata Mart. ex Nied. [unknown]
- Burdachia prismatocarpa spruceana Griseb. ex Nied. [unknown]
- Burdachia pyramidata Mart. ex Griseb. [unknown]
- Burdachia williamsii Steyerm. [unknown]
- Burdachia prismatocarpa prismatocarpa [unknown]
Description
Burdachia prismatocarpa (also called Prismatic Burdachia, among many other common names) is a shrub of the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in dry woodlands and shrublands. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Burdachia prismatocarpa is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Burdachia prismatocarpa has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and white.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Burdachia prismatocarpa is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but division of the rootstock can also be done in the spring. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Burdachia prismatocarpa
Burdachia prismatocarpa is native to the Amazon region of South America and can be found in the tropical rainforests of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Burdachia prismatocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Burdachia prismatocarpa?
Burdachia prismatocarpa
What type of plant is Burdachia prismatocarpa?
Tree
Where is Burdachia prismatocarpa native to?
Brazil
Species in the Burdachia genus
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2687317: Based on the initial data import
Adrien-Henri de Jussieu (1797-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Juss.' in the authors string.