Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 32: 385 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428782
Common Names
- Bridelia triplocarya
- Three-Fruit Bridelia
- Three-Fruit Bridelia
Description
Bridelia triplocarya (also called Three-lobed Bridelia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Africa. It grows up to 5m tall and has yellow flowers. It is found in woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Bridelia triplocarya has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach problems, and malaria. It is also used as an insect repellent and as a flavoring in food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Bridelia triplocarya has white flowers with a yellow center. Seeds: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have yellow-green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bridelia triplocarya is a tropical orchid that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into two or more sections and each section should be planted in a separate pot. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Bridelia triplocarya
Bridelia triplocarya can be found in India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Bridelia triplocarya FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bridelia triplocarya?
Bridelia triplocarya
What type of plant is Bridelia triplocarya?
It is a shrub or small tree.
Where is Bridelia triplocarya found?
It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
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,