Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull., Addit. Ser. 4: 224 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415364
Common Names
- Adust Bridelia
- Burnt Bridelia
- Smokey Bridelia
Description
Bridelia adusta (also called Brown Bridelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with small yellow flowers and leathery leaves. It is native to Africa and is found in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bridelia adusta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bridelia adusta is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, short, broad leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bridelia adusta is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Bridelia adusta
Bridelia adusta is native to Africa.
Bridelia adusta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bridelia adusta?
Bridelia adusta
What is the common name of Bridelia adusta?
Adusta bridelia
What is the natural habitat of Bridelia adusta?
Bridelia adusta is found in dry, sandy habitats in the African savannah.
Species in the Bridelia genus
Bridelia adusta,
Bridelia affinis,
Bridelia assamica,
Bridelia atroviridis,
Bridelia balansae,
Bridelia brideliifolia,
Bridelia cathartica,
Bridelia cinnamomea,
Bridelia curtisii,
Bridelia duvigneaudii,
Bridelia eranalis,
Bridelia erapensis,
Bridelia exaltata,
Bridelia ferruginea,
Bridelia fordii,
Bridelia glauca,
Bridelia grandis,
Bridelia harmandii,
Bridelia insulana,
Bridelia leichhardtii,
Bridelia macrocarpa,
Bridelia micrantha,
Bridelia microphylla,
Bridelia mollis,
Bridelia montana,
Bridelia montana,
Bridelia moonii,
Bridelia ndellensis,
Bridelia nicobarica,
Bridelia oligantha,
Bridelia ovata,
Bridelia parvifolia,
Bridelia pervilleana,
Bridelia pustulata,
Bridelia retusa,
Bridelia rhomboidalis,
Bridelia ripicola,
Bridelia scleroneura,
Bridelia sikkimensis,
Bridelia somalensis,
Bridelia speciosa,
Bridelia stipularis,
Bridelia taitensis,
Bridelia tenuifolia,
Bridelia tomentosa,
Bridelia triplocarya,
Bridelia tulasneana,
Bridelia verrucosa,
Bridelia whitmorei,
Bridelia finalis,
Species in the Phyllanthaceae family
Actephila alanbakeri,
Actephila saccata,
Actephila albidula,
Actephila anthelminthica,
Actephila aurantiaca,
Actephila collinsiae,
Actephila daii,
Actephila dolichopoda,
Actephila excelsa,
Actephila foetida,
Actephila grandifolia,
Actephila latifolia,
Actephila lindleyi,
Actephila longipedicellata,
Actephila macrantha,
Actephila mearsii,
Actephila merrilliana,
Actephila mooreana,
Actephila nitidula,
Actephila ovalis,
Actephila petiolaris,
Actephila pierrei,
Actephila platysepala,
Actephila puberula,
Actephila sessilifolia,
Actephila subsessilis,
Actephila trichogyna,
Actephila bella,
Actephila championiae,
Actephila flavescens,
Actephila plicata,
Actephila traceyi,
Actephila venusta,
Actephila vernicosa,
Actephila forsteri,
Amanoa almerindae,
Amanoa anomala,
Amanoa bracteosa,
Amanoa caribaea,
Amanoa congesta,
Amanoa cupatensis,
Amanoa glaucophylla,
Amanoa gracillima,
Amanoa guianensis,
Amanoa muricata,
Amanoa nanayensis,
Amanoa neglecta,
Amanoa oblongifolia,
Amanoa sinuosa,
Amanoa steyermarkii,