Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.K.Schneid.) Nakai
Source:
cmp
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 37: 31 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564202
Common Names
- Berchemiella wilsonii
- Wilson's Berchemiella
- Wilson's Leatherwood
Synonyms
- Berchemia wilsonii (C.K.Schneid.) Koidz. [unknown]
- Chaydaia wilsonii C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
- Berchemiella wilsonii wilsonii [unknown]
Description
Berchemiella wilsonii (also called Wilson's Berchemiella, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has an upright, spreading habit with alternate, ovate leaves. It is found in forests, thickets and along streams in its native regions.
Uses & Benefits
Berchemiella wilsonii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and inflammation.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Berchemiella wilsonii var. pubipetiolata H.Qian
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Berchemiella wilsonii has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Berchemiella wilsonii can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought, but it will not flower as well if it is too dry. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Berchemiella wilsonii
Berchemiella wilsonii can be found in the mountains of central and southern China.
Berchemiella wilsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berchemiella wilsonii?
Berchemiella wilsonii
What is the common name of Berchemiella wilsonii?
Wilson's Berchemiella
What is the natural habitat of Berchemiella wilsonii?
It is found in moist forests, thickets, and meadows.
Species in the Berchemiella genus
Species in the Rhamnaceae family
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Adolphia infesta,
Alphitonia pomaderroides,
Alphitonia carolinensis,
Alphitonia excelsa,
Alphitonia ferruginea,
Alphitonia franguloides,
Alphitonia incana,
Alphitonia macrocarpa,
Alphitonia marquesensis,
Alphitonia neocaledonica,
Alphitonia petriei,
Alphitonia philippinensis,
Alphitonia ponderosa,
Alphitonia whitei,
Alphitonia zizyphoides,
Alphitonia oblata,
Alvimiantha tricamerata,
Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis,
Ampelozizyphus amazonicus,
Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum,
Araracuara vetusta,
Auerodendron acuminatum,
Auerodendron acunae,
Auerodendron cubense,
Auerodendron glaucescens,
Auerodendron jamaicense,
Auerodendron martii,
Auerodendron northropianum,
Auerodendron pauciflorum,
Auerodendron reticulatum,
Auerodendron truncatum,
Bathiorhamnus capuronii,
Bathiorhamnus dentatus,
Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus,
Bathiorhamnus reticulatus,
Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis,
Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus,
Bathiorhamnus louvelii,
Berchemia annamensis,
Berchemia arisanensis,
Berchemia barbigera,
Berchemia brachycarpa,
Berchemia burmanniana,
Berchemia cinerascens,
Berchemia compressicarpa,
Berchemia discolor,
Berchemia edgeworthii,
Berchemia elmeri,
Berchemia flavescens,