Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polymera
ID:
685366

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Royen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Blumea 6: 590 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684699

Common Names

  • Burckella polymera
  • Polymerous Burckella
  • Polymer Burckella

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Description

Burckella polymera (also called Polymerous Burckella, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is found in dry forests, scrublands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Burckella polymera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Burckella polymera has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Burckella polymera can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of sunlight.

Where to Find Burckella polymera

Burckella polymera can be found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.

Burckella polymera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Burckella polymera?

Burckella polymera

What is the common name of Burckella polymera?

Polymerous Burckella

What is the natural habitat of Burckella polymera?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-28066: Based on the initial data import
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.