Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
atroviridis
ID:
416565

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 2: 327 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415897

Common Names

  • Bridelia atroviridis
  • Atroviridis Bridelia
  • Bridelia

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Synonyms

  • Bridelia zenkeri Pax [unknown]

Description

Bridelia atroviridis (also called Black Bridelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Malaysia. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 5 m tall, with alternate, ovate leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bridelia atroviridis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bridelia atroviridis is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, oval, black seed. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bridelia atroviridis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 8 m. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Bridelia atroviridis

Bridelia atroviridis is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests and is often found in secondary forests.

Bridelia atroviridis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bridelia atroviridis?

Bridelia atroviridis

What is the common name of Bridelia atroviridis?

Dark Green Bridelia

What is the family of Bridelia atroviridis?

Euphorbiaceae

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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