Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) J.F.B.Pastore
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 175: 59 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340538
Description
Bredemeyera divaricata (also called Divaricate Bredemeyera, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in humid, montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bredemeyera divaricata is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has small white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It is also used as a medicinal plant and has been used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, coughs, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bredemeyera divaricata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of round, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bredemeyera divaricata is an evergreen shrub that is native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by stem cuttings, which should be taken in early spring. The cuttings should be planted in a sandy soil mix and kept moist until established. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Bredemeyera divaricata
Bredemeyera divaricata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Bredemeyera divaricata FAQ
What is the common name of Bredemeyera divaricata?
Divaricate Bredemeyera
What is the natural habitat of Bredemeyera divaricata?
Tropical rainforest
What is the flowering season of Bredemeyera divaricata?
Summer
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,