Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Zhou, Q.J.Zhou & Ying Liu
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 43(2): 549. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000003377
Common Names
- Bredia repens
- Creeping Bredia
- Bredia Repens
Description
Bredia repens (also called Bredia repens, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to South America and is typically found in moist, tropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bredia repens is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bredia repens is a small, white, tubular flower with five pointed petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bredia repens is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Bredia repens
Bredia repens can be found in the tropical forests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Bolivia, Peru and Colombia.
Bredia repens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bredia repens?
Bredia repens
What is the common name of Bredia repens?
Creeping Bredia
What is the natural habitat of Bredia repens?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Bredia genus
Bredia fordii,
Bredia oldhamii,
Bredia hirsuta,
Bredia microphylla,
Bredia longiloba,
Bredia esquirolii,
Bredia yunnanensis,
Bredia violacea,
Bredia dulanica,
Bredia tuberculata,
Bredia longiradiosa,
Bredia repens,
Bredia changii,
Bredia guidongensis,
Bredia latisepala,
Bredia malipoensis,
Bredia hispida,
Bredia reniformis,
Bredia longearistata,
Bredia plagiopetala,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei,
Acanthella pulchra,
Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,