Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tessmannii
ID:
329167

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Krause

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 48: 414 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328499

Common Names

  • Bertiera tessmannii
  • Tessmannii Bertiera
  • Bertiera Tessmannii

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Description

Bertiera tessmannii (also called Tessmann's Bertiera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, up to 10 m tall, native to tropical Africa. It grows in lowland and montane rainforest, as well as in secondary forest and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bertiera tessmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, coughs, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bertiera tessmannii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with six petals and six stamens. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bertiera tessmannii can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division of the rhizomes can be done in spring or autumn. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least two buds per section. The sections should then be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Bertiera tessmannii

Bertiera tessmannii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Bertiera tessmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bertiera tessmannii?

Bertiera tessmannii

What is the common name of Bertiera tessmannii?

Bertiera

What is the family of Bertiera tessmannii?

Asteraceae

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-20905: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.