Bridelia grandis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandis
ID:
419564
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pierre ex Hutch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 6(1): 1042 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418896
Common Names
- Bridelia grandis
- Large Bridelia
- Bridelia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bridelia grandis (also called Large Bridelia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Bridelia grandis is used as a medicinal plant, as a shade tree, and as an ornamental plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Bridelia grandis sub. grandisBridelia grandis sub. puberula J.Léonard
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bridelia grandis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and slightly curved. The seedlings are small and thin with a single, long leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bridelia grandis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. It is best to keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Bridelia grandis
Bridelia grandis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Bridelia grandis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bridelia grandis?
Bridelia grandis
What is the common name of Bridelia grandis?
Bridelia grandis
Where is Bridelia grandis found?
Bridelia grandis is found in the Mediterranean region
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-24531: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.