Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
wilsonii
ID:
564870

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

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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.

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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 Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2674778: Based on the initial data import
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
Camillo Karl Schneider (1876-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.K.Schneid.' in the authors string.