Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
fordii
ID:
419231

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 26: 419 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418563

Common Names

  • Bridelia Fordii
  • Ford's Bridelia
  • Bridelia Fordii

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Description

Bridelia fordii (also called Ford's Bridelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree with dark green, leathery leaves and small, yellowish flowers. It is native to tropical Africa, and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Bridelia fordii is a species of tree native to Africa. It is used in timber production and as a source of fuel wood. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bridelia fordii is a small, white flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bridelia fordii is a medium-sized evergreen tree, growing up to 25 m in height. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers a slightly acidic soil.

Where to Find Bridelia fordii

Bridelia fordii can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Bridelia fordii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Bridelia fordii?

Bridelia fordii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

What is the size of Bridelia fordii?

Bridelia fordii is a small tree, typically reaching heights of up to 15 meters.

What is the flowering season of Bridelia fordii?

Bridelia fordii flowers from late spring to early summer.

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,