Status:
valid
Authors:
Klotzsch ex A.W.Benn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(3): 52 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572108
Common Names
- Bredemeyera laurifolia
- Laurel-Leaved Bredemeyera
- Laurifolia Bredemeyera
Synonyms
- Bredemeyera hilaireana Klotzsch ex A.W.Benn. [unknown]
- Bredemeyera laurifolia parviflora A.W.Benn. [deprecated]
- Bredemeyera laurifolia parvifolia A.W.Benn. [unknown]
- Catocoma laurifolia Benth. [unknown]
- Comesperma laurifolium A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
Description
Bredemeyera laurifolia (also called 'Laurifolia Bredemeyera' and 'Laurifolia Leatherleaf', among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is an evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, often near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Bredemeyera laurifolia 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 laurifolia 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 laurifolia is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be planted in a separate pot.
Where to Find Bredemeyera laurifolia
Bredemeyera laurifolia is native to South Africa.
Bredemeyera laurifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bredemeyera laurifolia?
Bredemeyera laurifolia
What is the common name of Bredemeyera laurifolia?
Laurel-Leaved Bredemeyera
Where is Bredemeyera laurifolia 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,