Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Species:
petiolata
ID:
1306020

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Mota & J.F.B.Pastore

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 351(2): 175. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318474

Common Names

  • Bredemeyera petiolata
  • Petiolata Bredemeyera
  • Bredemeyera Petiolata

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Description

Bredemeyera petiolata (also called Bredemeyera floribunda, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and is typically found growing on trees. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bredemeyera petiolata is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bredemeyera petiolata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bredemeyera petiolata is a small, perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Bredemeyera petiolata

Bredemeyera petiolata is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Bredemeyera petiolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bredemeyera petiolata?

Bredemeyera petiolata

What is the common name of Bredemeyera petiolata?

Unknown

Where is Bredemeyera petiolata found?

Brazil

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,

References

José Floriano Barêa Pastore (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.B.Pastore' in the authors string.
M. Mota: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Mota' in the authors string.