Status:
valid
Authors:
(Willd.) Burret
Source:
cmp
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 605 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564422
Common Names
- Berrya cordifolia
- Heart-shaped Berrya
- Cordifolia Berrya
Synonyms
- Triopterys poliandra Blanco [unknown]
- Berrya ammonilla Roxb. [unknown]
- Espera cordifolia Willd. [unknown]
Description
Berrya cordifolia (also called Heart-Leaved Berrya, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South Asia. It has large, bright green leaves that are waxy and ovate in shape. It grows in moist, shady areas in forests, woodlands, and along streams. It is often found in marshes and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Berrya cordifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant, and can be used to attract birds to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Berrya cordifolia 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Berrya cordifolia is a small, evergreen tree native to tropical Africa. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground, in a well-drained, humus-rich soil. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Berrya cordifolia
Berrya cordifolia can be found in India.
Berrya cordifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berrya cordifolia?
Berrya cordifolia
What is the growth habit of Berrya cordifolia?
It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.
What is the native range of Berrya cordifolia?
It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Species in the Berrya genus
Species in the Malvaceae family
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Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,