Bertiera pauloi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 12: 352 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328300
Common Names
- Bertiera pauloi
- Pauloi Bertiera
- Bertiera pauloi
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bertiera pauloi (also called Pauloi's Bertiera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bertiera pauloi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bertiera pauloi has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bertiera pauloi is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but it does best in sandy or loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape or size.
Where to Find Bertiera pauloi
Bertiera pauloi is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Bertiera pauloi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bertiera pauloi?
Bertiera pauloi
What is the family of Bertiera pauloi?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Bertiera pauloi?
Paulo's Bertiera
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-20885: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.