Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
cmp
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Sci. Madagascar, Sér. B, Biol. Vég. 4: 243 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558434
Common Names
- Badula richardiana
- Richardiana Badula
- Richardiana False Rosewood
Description
Badula richardiana (also called 'Richard Ebony', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a spreading, rounded crown and its leaves are leathery, dark green and glossy. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and is often found in areas of high altitude.
Uses & Benefits
Badula richardiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Badula richardiana has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Badula richardiana can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly, but not overly, and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Badula richardiana
Badula richardiana can be found in Madagascar.
Badula richardiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Badula richardiana?
Badula richardiana
What is the family of Badula richardiana?
Myrtaceae
What is the distribution of Badula richardiana?
Endemic to Brazil
Species in the Badula genus
Badula balfouriana,
Badula barthesia,
Badula barthesia,
Badula borbonica,
Badula crassa,
Badula decumbens,
Badula fragilis,
Badula grammisticta,
Badula insularis,
Badula leandriana,
Badula multiflora,
Badula nitida,
Badula ovalifolia,
Badula pervilleana,
Badula platyphylla,
Badula reticulata,
Badula richardiana,
Badula sieberi,
Species in the Primulaceae family
Aegiceras corniculatum,
Aegiceras floridum,
Amblyanthopsis bhotanica,
Amblyanthopsis membranacea,
Amblyanthopsis philippinensis,
Amblyanthus glandulosus,
Amblyanthus multiflorus,
Amblyanthus obovatus,
Amblyanthus praetervisus,
Androsace beringensis,
Androsace idahoensis,
Androsace adenocephala,
Androsace adfinis,
Androsace aflatunensis,
Androsace aizoon,
Androsace akbajtalensis,
Androsace alaica,
Androsace alaschanica,
Androsace alaskana,
Androsace albana,
Androsace alchemilloides,
Androsace alpina,
Androsace americana,
Androsace apus,
Androsace aretioides,
Androsace aretioides,
Androsace argentea,
Androsace armeniaca,
Androsace axillaris,
Androsace baltistanica,
Androsace bidentata,
Androsace bisulca,
Androsace brachystegia,
Androsace brahmaputrae,
Androsace brevis,
Androsace bryomorpha,
Androsace bulleyana,
Androsace bungeana,
Androsace caduca,
Androsace caespitosa,
Androsace cernuiflora,
Androsace chaixii,
Androsace chamaejasme,
Androsace ciliata,
Androsace ciliifolia,
Androsace constancei,
Androsace coronata,
Androsace cortusifolia,
Androsace croftii,
Androsace cuscutiformis,