Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salicina
ID:
410148

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) Hepper & J.R.I.Wood

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 36: 860 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409480

Common Names

  • Breonadia Salicina
  • Salicina Breonadia
  • Willow Breonadia

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Synonyms

  • Nauclea microcephala Delile [valid]
  • Nauclea verticillata Baill. [valid]
  • Nerium salicinum Vahl [unknown]
  • Breonadia microcephala (Delile) Ridsdale [valid]
  • Breonadia salicina galpinii (Oliv.) Hepper & J.R.I.Wood [valid]
  • Adina galpinii Oliv. [valid]
  • Adina lasiantha K.Schum. [valid]
  • Adina lasiantha parviflora Hochr. [valid]
  • Adina microcephala Hiern [valid]
  • Adina microcephala galpinii (Oliv.) Hiern [valid]
  • Adina spathellifera (Baker) Oliv. [valid]
  • Cephalanthus coriaceus K.Schum. [valid]
  • Cephalanthus spathelliferus Baker [valid]

Description

Breonadia salicina (also called Willow-leaved breonadia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Africa and Madagascar. It typically grows in forests and along the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Breonadia salicina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Breonadia salicina has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and brown in colour. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Breonadia salicina is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Breonadia salicina

Breonadia salicina can be found in wet grasslands and marshes in South America.

Breonadia salicina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Breonadia salicina?

Breonadia salicina

What type of plant is Breonadia salicina?

It is a shrub

Where is Breonadia salicina found?

It is found in India, China, and Southeast Asia

Species in the Breonadia 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-24354: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
John Richard Ironside Wood (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.I.Wood' in the authors string.
Frank Nigel Hepper (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hepper' in the authors string.