Bradea bicornuta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brade
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 9: 15 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387495
Common Names
- Two-horned Bradea
- Two-horned Water-grass
- Two-horned Bradea Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bradea bicornuta (also called Two-horned Bradea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with trifoliate leaves and white flowers. It is native to South America, and is found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bradea bicornuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract pollinators to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bradea bicornuta has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bradea bicornuta is an evergreen perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm (12 in) tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Bradea bicornuta
Bradea bicornuta is native to tropical and subtropical wetlands in Central and South America.
Bradea bicornuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bradea bicornuta?
Bradea bicornuta
What type of plant is Bradea bicornuta?
Grass-like plant
Where is Bradea bicornuta found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world
Species in the Bradea genus
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-23953: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Curt Brade (1881-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brade' in the authors string.