Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
repens
ID:
1516419

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

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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.

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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 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,