Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
erapensis
ID:
418814

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 51: 601 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418146

Common Names

  • Erapensis Bridelia
  • Erapensis Bridelia
  • Erapensis Bridelia

Searching for Bridelia erapensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Bridelia erapensis (also called 'Erapensis Bridelia', 'Erapensis Tree' and 'Erapensis Bush', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa and Asia. It has trifoliate leaves and long, slender stems. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates and is often found in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bridelia erapensis is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens, parks, and other landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bridelia erapensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together in small groups. The seeds are small and winged, and the seedlings are slender and have a single, upright stem.

Searching for Bridelia erapensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Bridelia erapensis is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 20m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in a container or in the garden.

Where to Find Bridelia erapensis

Bridelia erapensis is native to Africa and can be found in moist areas.

Bridelia erapensis FAQ

What are the common names of Bridelia erapensis?

Bridelia erapensis is commonly known as African Ironwood.

What is the ideal temperature for Bridelia erapensis?

Bridelia erapensis prefers warm temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).

What is the ideal soil type for Bridelia erapensis?

Bridelia erapensis prefers well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-24513: Based on the initial data import
Stefan Dressler (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Dressler' in the authors string.