Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
taitensis
ID:
428555

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vatke & Pax

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 15: 531 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427887

Common Names

  • Bridelia taitensis
  • Taitensis Bridelia
  • Taiten Bridelia

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Synonyms

  • Bridelia nigricans Gehrm. [unknown]

Description

Bridelia taitensis (also called Tait's bridelia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Kenya. It has an upright growth habit and a trunk with a diameter of up to 15 cm. It grows in tropical dry forests, in the understory of the forest, and in the shrub layer of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Bridelia taitensis is used as a traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a food preservative and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bridelia taitensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bridelia taitensis is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 3-4 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Bridelia taitensis

Bridelia taitensis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Bridelia taitensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bridelia taitensis?

Bridelia taitensis

What is the family of Bridelia taitensis?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Bridelia taitensis?

N/A

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-24665: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Vatke (1849-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vatke' in the authors string.
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.