Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
affinis
ID:
416092

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1911: 456 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415424

Common Names

  • Affine Bridelia
  • Affine Bridel
  • Affine Bridle

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Synonyms

  • Bridelia colorata Airy Shaw [unknown]
  • Bridelia henryana Jabl. [unknown]

Description

Bridelia affinis (also called Affinis Bridelia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bridelia affinis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bridelia affinis has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bridelia affinis is a perennial shrub that is native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Bridelia affinis

Bridelia affinis is native to tropical Africa and is found in the savannas and woodlands of the region.

Bridelia affinis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bridelia affinis?

Bridelia affinis

What is the common name of Bridelia affinis?

Affinis Bridelia

What type of plant is Bridelia affinis?

Perennial herb

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,

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