Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retrofracta
ID:
329071

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 23: 452 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328403

Common Names

  • Bertiera retrofracta
  • Retrofracta Bertiera
  • Bertiera Retrofracta

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Synonyms

  • Bertiera obversa K.Krause [valid]

Description

Bertiera retrofracta (also called Retrofract bertiera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to China, Laos, and Vietnam. It typically grows in forests, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bertiera retrofracta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiseptic properties. It is also used to treat skin disorders, wounds, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bertiera retrofracta are white and bell-shaped, with five pointed petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are short and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bertiera retrofracta is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings in spring or summer and planting them in a moist, well-draining soil. It can also be propagated by sowing seeds in spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Bertiera retrofracta

Bertiera retrofracta is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Bertiera retrofracta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bertiera retrofracta?

Bertiera retrofracta

What is the common name of Bertiera retrofracta?

Retrofracta Bertiera

What is the natural habitat of Bertiera retrofracta?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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-20895: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.