Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
malayana
ID:
567170

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Corner) C.C.Berg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 91: 359 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566502

Common Names

  • Bleekrodea malayana
  • Malayana Bleekrodea
  • Bleekrodea Malayana

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Synonyms

  • Streblus malayanus Corner [unknown]

Description

Bleekrodea malayana (also called Blechum pyramidatum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bleekrodea malayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bleekrodea malayana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bleekrodea malayana can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed sown in spring or by division of clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Bleekrodea malayana

Bleekrodea malayana can be found in Malaysia.

Bleekrodea malayana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bleekrodea malayana?

Bleekrodea malayana

What is the common name of Bleekrodea malayana?

Malayan Bleekrodea

What is the habitat of Bleekrodea malayana?

It is found in Malaysia

Species in the Moraceae family

Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, Antiaropsis uniflora, Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2677213: Based on the initial data import
Edred John Henry Corner (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Corner' in the authors string.
Cornelis Christiaan Berg (1934-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Berg' in the authors string.