Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Species:
microphylla
ID:
572784

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Exped. Rio Negro, Bot 2: 182 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572116

Common Names

  • Bredemeyera microphylla
  • Small-Leaved Bredemeyera
  • Microphylla Bredemeyera

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Synonyms

  • Acanthocladus microphylla Griseb. [unknown]
  • Bredemeyera fruticulosa Kassau [unknown]
  • Bredemeyera microphylla adpressa Norverto & R.L.Pérez-Mor. [unknown]
  • Acanthocladus microphyllus Griseb. [unknown]
  • Bredemeyera microphylla microphylla [unknown]
  • Polygala chodatiana A.W.Benn. [unknown]
  • Polygala spinescens aspalathoides Ball [unknown]
  • Hualania microphylla (Griseb.) Hieron. [unknown]

Description

Bredemeyera microphylla (also called Microphylla Bredemeyera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It has a dense, rounded crown and grows up to 8 m tall. It is found in moist forests, along rivers, and in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bredemeyera microphylla 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 microphylla 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bredemeyera microphylla 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 microphylla

Bredemeyera microphylla is native to South Africa.

Bredemeyera microphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bredemeyera microphylla?

Bredemeyera microphylla

What is the natural habitat of Bredemeyera microphylla?

Tropical rainforests

What are the common uses of Bredemeyera microphylla?

Ornamental plant, medicinal uses

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,