Status:
valid
Authors:
(Standl.) J.H.Kirkbr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 31: 311 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328552
Common Names
- Viburnoides Bertiera
- Viburnoides Bertiera Tree
- Viburnoides Bertiera Shrub
Synonyms
- Raritebe viburnoides Standl. [valid]
Description
Bertiera viburnoides (also called Coast Viburnum, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has glossy green leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in moist, well-drained soils in woodlands, thickets, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Bertiera viburnoides is a popular ornamental plant, used to decorate gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and to provide shade. The wood of the tree is used to make furniture, and the bark is used to make rope and paper. The leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Bertiera viburnoides are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bertiera viburnoides is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in spring and the cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Bertiera viburnoides
Bertiera viburnoides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Bertiera viburnoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bertiera viburnoides?
Bertiera viburnoides
What is the common name of Bertiera viburnoides?
Viburnum
What is the natural habitat of Bertiera viburnoides?
Woodlands and forests
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,