Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 32: 386 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423191
Common Names
- Bridelia Oligantha
- Oligantha Bridelia
- Bridelia
Description
Bridelia oligantha (also called Dwarf Bridelia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m in height. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in moist, lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bridelia oligantha is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of timber and fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bridelia oligantha has white flowers with three petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bridelia oligantha is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained medium. Rooting hormone can be used to promote rooting. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a warm, sheltered spot with partial shade.
Where to Find Bridelia oligantha
Bridelia oligantha can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Bridelia oligantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bridelia oligantha?
Bridelia oligantha
What is the common name of Bridelia oligantha?
Oliganth Bridelia
What is the natural habitat of Bridelia oligantha?
Tropical forests in Africa and Asia
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,