Status:
valid
Authors:
Wernham
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 50: 157 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328311
Common Names
- Bertiera pedicellata
- Pedicellata Bertiera
- Bertiera Pedicellata
Synonyms
- Bertiera laxa pedicellata Hiern [valid]
Description
Bertiera pedicellata (also called Pedicellate Bertiera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia and is found in open forests, thickets, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Bertiera pedicellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bertiera pedicellata is white with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bertiera pedicellata 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 pedicellata
Bertiera pedicellata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Bertiera pedicellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bertiera pedicellata?
Bertiera pedicellata
What is the family of Bertiera pedicellata?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Bertiera pedicellata?
Pedicellate 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,