Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 2: 328 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427952
Common Names
- Bridelia tenuifolia
- Tenuifolia Bridelia
- Tenui Bridelia
Synonyms
- Bridelia elegans Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Bridelia tenuifolia elegans (Müll.Arg.) Hutch. [unknown]
Description
Bridelia tenuifolia (also called Bridelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bridelia tenuifolia is used as a traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a soil conditioner.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bridelia tenuifolia has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bridelia tenuifolia is a perennial herb that grows in moist to wet soils in open forests and woodlands. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the soft new growth and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Bridelia tenuifolia
Bridelia tenuifolia is native to South America and can be found in the rainforests of the eastern and western coasts.
Bridelia tenuifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bridelia tenuifolia?
Bridelia tenuifolia
What is the common name of Bridelia tenuifolia?
Thin-leaved Bridelia
What is the natural habitat of Bridelia tenuifolia?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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,