Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bertierifolia
ID:
942317

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(6): 384 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941655

Common Names

  • Bertierifolia Alibertia
  • Bertierifolia Orchid
  • Cluster-Flowered Alibertia

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Description

Alibertia bertierifolia (also called 'Bertier', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in wet, shady forests. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 4 m tall, with leathery, glossy, ovate leaves, and umbels of white flowers in summer.

Uses & Benefits

Alibertia bertierifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. The leaves of this plant can be used as a tea substitute and the flowers are used to make a fragrant oil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alibertia bertierifolia is white or cream in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alibertia bertierifolia is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate light frosts. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Alibertia bertierifolia

Alibertia bertierifolia is native to Central and South America.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-6009: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.