Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
verrucosa
ID:
429671

Status:
valid

Authors:
Haines

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 59: 189, 193 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429003

Common Names

  • Verrucose Bridelia
  • Warty Bridelia
  • Rough Bridelia

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Description

Bridelia verrucosa (also called Warty Bridelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Phyllanthaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in moist forests and savannas. It has a shrub-like growth habit and produces small, white flowers. The leaves are lanceolate in shape and have a glossy, dark green color.

Uses & Benefits

Bridelia verrucosa is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an insect repellent and to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bridelia verrucosa has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bridelia verrucosa is a tropical tree species native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Bridelia verrucosa

Bridelia verrucosa is native to tropical Africa and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Bridelia verrucosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bridelia verrucosa?

Bridelia verrucosa

What type of plant is Bridelia verrucosa?

It is an evergreen tree

Where is Bridelia verrucosa native to?

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,

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