Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lejolyana
ID:
917785

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nguembou & Sonké

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 31: 400 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917120

Common Names

  • Bertiera lejolyana
  • Lejolyana Bertiera
  • Bertiera of Lejolyana

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Description

Bertiera lejolyana (also called Lejoly's Bertiera, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Madagascar. It has large, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in humid, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bertiera lejolyana is an ornamental plant that is used in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bertiera lejolyana has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bertiera lejolyana is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into small clumps and planted in a well-draining soil. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Bertiera lejolyana

Bertiera lejolyana is native to tropical Africa.

Species in the Bertiera genus

Bertiera adamsii, Bertiera aequatorialis, Bertiera aethiopica, Bertiera angusiana, Bertiera angustifolia, Bertiera annobonensis, Bertiera arctistipula, Bertiera batesii, Bertiera bicarpellata, Bertiera bistipulata, Bertiera borbonica, Bertiera bracteolata, Bertiera bracteosa, Bertiera breviflora, Bertiera chevalieri, Bertiera congolana, Bertiera elabensis, Bertiera fimbriata, Bertiera globiceps, Bertiera gonzaleoides, Bertiera guianensis, Bertiera iturensis, Bertiera lanx, Bertiera laurentii, Bertiera laxa, Bertiera laxissima, Bertiera ledermannii, Bertiera letouzeyi, Bertiera longiloba, Bertiera longithyrsa, Bertiera loraria, Bertiera lujae, Bertiera naucleoides, Bertiera orthopetala, Bertiera parviflora, Bertiera pauloi, Bertiera pedicellata, Bertiera procumbens, Bertiera racemosa, Bertiera retrofracta, Bertiera rufa, Bertiera sphaerica, Bertiera spicata, Bertiera subsessilis, Bertiera tessmannii, Bertiera thollonii, Bertiera thonneri, Bertiera troupinii, Bertiera viburnoides, Bertiera zaluzania,

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-462442: Based on the initial data import
Bonaventure Sonké (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sonké' in the authors string.
Charlemagne Nguembou Kamgang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nguembou' in the authors string.