Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Razafim. & Alejandro
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 92: 556 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000791883
Common Names
- Bremeria vestita
- Vestita Bremeria
- Bremeria's Vestita
Description
Bremeria vestita (also called Vestite 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 vestita 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 vestita 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bremeria vestita 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 vestita
Bremeria vestita is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Bremeria vestita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bremeria vestita?
Bremeria vestita
What is the common name of Bremeria vestita?
Vestita Bremeria
Where is Bremeria vestita native to?
South America
Species in the Bremeria genus
Bremeria decaryi,
Bremeria erectiloba,
Bremeria fuscopilosa,
Bremeria humblotii,
Bremeria hymenopogonoides,
Bremeria latisepala,
Bremeria monantha,
Bremeria perrieri,
Bremeria pervillei,
Bremeria pilosa,
Bremeria punctata,
Bremeria scabridior,
Bremeria trichophlebia,
Bremeria vestita,
Bremeria landia,
Bremeria scabrella,
Bremeria eriantha,
Bremeria arachnocarpa,
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,