Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pervilleana
ID:
424972

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 2: 38 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424304

Common Names

  • Bridelia pervilleana
  • Perville's Bridelia
  • Perville's Bauhinia

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Synonyms

  • Bridelia berneriana Baill. [unknown]
  • Bridelia pervilleana humbertii Leandri [unknown]

Description

Bridelia pervilleana (also called Perville's Bridelia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in damp, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bridelia pervilleana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bridelia pervilleana has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bridelia pervilleana is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to grow. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by seed or division and will self-seed in the garden.

Where to Find Bridelia pervilleana

Bridelia pervilleana is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry, deciduous forests.

Bridelia pervilleana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bridelia pervilleana?

Bridelia pervilleana

What is the common name of Bridelia pervilleana?

Pervilleana Bridelia

What is the natural habitat of Bridelia pervilleana?

Bridelia pervilleana is found in moist areas in the eastern United States

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,

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