Burdachia sphaerocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sphaerocarpa
ID:
576653
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Juss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Malpigh. Syn. : 55 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000575985
Common Names
- Sphaerocarpa Burdachia
- Sphaerocarpa False Sarsaparilla
- Burdachia Sphaerocarpa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Tetrapodenia glandifera Gleason [unknown]
- Burdachia atractoides Nied. [unknown]
- Burdachia prismatocarpa sphaerocarpa Nied. [unknown]
- Burdachia sphaerocarpa glandifera (Gleason) W.R.Anderson [unknown]
- Burdachia sphaerocarpa sphaerocarpa [unknown]
Description
Burdachia sphaerocarpa (also called Spherical 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 sphaerocarpa is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Burdachia sphaerocarpa 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 sphaerocarpa 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 sphaerocarpa
Burdachia sphaerocarpa 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 sphaerocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Burdachia sphaerocarpa?
Burdachia sphaerocarpa
What type of plant is Burdachia sphaerocarpa?
Tree
Where is Burdachia sphaerocarpa 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-2687327: Based on the initial data import
Adrien-Henri de Jussieu (1797-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Juss.' in the authors string.