Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
parvifolia
ID:
424464

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 594 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423796

Common Names

  • Bridelia Parvifolia
  • Small-leaved Bridelia
  • Small-leaved Ironwood

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Synonyms

  • Bridelia poilanei Gagnep. [unknown]

Description

Bridelia parvifolia (also called Small-leaved Bridelia, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 4 m tall. It is found in woodlands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Bridelia parvifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bridelia parvifolia has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bridelia parvifolia is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is easy to grow and propagate by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to divide the plants in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot. The plants are drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Bridelia parvifolia

Bridelia parvifolia can be found in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Bridelia parvifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bridelia parvifolia?

Bridelia parvifolia

What is the common name of Bridelia parvifolia?

Small-leaved Bridelia

What is the family of Bridelia parvifolia?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-24599: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.