Status:
valid
Authors:
Klotzsch ex A.W.Benn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(3): 49 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572081
Common Names
- Bredemeyera brevifolia
- Brevifolia Bredemeyera
- Brevifolia Bredemeyera
Synonyms
- Catocoma brevifolia Benth. [unknown]
- Comesperma pubescens Gardner ex A.W.Benn. [unknown]
Description
Bredemeyera brevifolia (also called Short-leaved Bredemeyera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polypodiaceae. It is found in tropical Africa, with its native regions including Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, and Nigeria. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, usually in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bredemeyera brevifolia is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as headaches, fever, and stomach problems. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bredemeyera brevifolia has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a slightly serrated margin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bredemeyera brevifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is a low-growing plant, growing to a height of 10-20 cm. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in the fall in a sheltered location. Division can be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Bredemeyera brevifolia
Bredemeyera brevifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.
Bredemeyera brevifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bredemeyera brevifolia?
Bredemeyera brevifolia
What is the common name of Bredemeyera brevifolia?
Short-Leaved Bredemeyera
Where is Bredemeyera brevifolia native to?
Madagascar
Species in the Bredemeyera genus
Bredemeyera barbeyana,
Bredemeyera bracteata,
Bredemeyera brevifolia,
Bredemeyera confusa,
Bredemeyera cuneata,
Bredemeyera densiflora,
Bredemeyera floribunda,
Bredemeyera isabelliana,
Bredemeyera laurifolia,
Bredemeyera lucida,
Bredemeyera martiana,
Bredemeyera microphylla,
Bredemeyera moritziana,
Bredemeyera myrtifolia,
Bredemeyera revoluta,
Bredemeyera hebeclada,
Bredemeyera bracteata,
Bredemeyera atlantica,
Bredemeyera petiolata,
Bredemeyera disperma,
Bredemeyera divaricata,
Species in the Polygalaceae family
Acanthocladus brasiliensis,
Acanthocladus guayaquilensis,
Acanthocladus moyanoi,
Acanthocladus scleroxylon,
Acanthocladus tehuelchum,
Acanthocladus colombianus,
Acanthocladus dukei,
Acanthocladus pulcherrimus,
Acanthocladus santosii,
Acanthocladus dichromus,
Ancylotropis insignis,
Ancylotropis malmeana,
Asemeia grandiflora,
Asemeia ignatii,
Asemeia ilheotica,
Asemeia lindmaniana,
Asemeia marquesiana,
Asemeia martiana,
Asemeia monninoides,
Asemeia parietaria,
Asemeia pohliana,
Asemeia rhodoptera,
Asemeia glabra,
Asemeia hirsuta,
Asemeia apopetala,
Asemeia echinosperma,
Asemeia hondurana,
Asemeia securidaca,
Asemeia sphaerospora,
Asemeia tonsa,
Asemeia acuminata,
Asemeia extraaxillaris,
Asemeia galmeri,
Asemeia hebeclada,
Asemeia mollis,
Asemeia monticola,
Asemeia ovata,
Asemeia pseudohebeclada,
Asemeia tobatiensis,
Asemeia violacea,
Asemeia floribunda,
Atroxima afzeliana,
Atroxima liberica,
Badiera cubensis,
Badiera fuertesii,
Badiera oblongata,
Badiera penaea,
Badiera propinqua,
Badiera virgata,
Badiera subrhombifolia,