Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pervillei
ID:
792543

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wernham) Razafim. & Alejandro

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 92: 555 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000791876

Common Names

  • Perville's bremeria
  • Perville bremeria
  • Perville's bremeria flower

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Description

Bremeria pervillei (also called Perville's Bremeria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to Madagascar, and is found in dry deciduous forests and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Bremeria pervillei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments like fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bremeria pervillei are yellow-green in color and have five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bremeria pervillei is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by taking cuttings in the spring or summer and rooting them in a moist medium. The seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a well-draining soil and kept moist until germination occurs. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Bremeria pervillei

Bremeria pervillei is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia.

Bremeria pervillei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bremeria pervillei?

Bremeria pervillei

What is the common name of Bremeria pervillei?

Pervillei Bremeria

Where is Bremeria pervillei native to?

South America

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-330447: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Fuller Wernham (1879-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wernham' in the authors string.
Sylvain G. Razafimandimbison: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Razafim.' in the authors string.
Grecebio Jonathan D. Alejandro (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alejandro' in the authors string.