Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erecta
ID:
565207

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Huds.) Coville

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 4: 115 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564539



Common Names

  • Berula erecta
  • Erect Berula
  • Erecta Berula


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Synonyms

  • Sium berula Gouan [unknown]
  • Sium angustifolium L. [unknown]
  • Sium ferula Raeusch. [unknown]
  • Sium erectum Huds. [unknown]
  • Selinum berula E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Sium novae-mexicae Koso-Pol. [unknown]
  • Apium berula Caruel [unknown]
  • Apium sium Crantz [unknown]
  • Berla monspeliensium Bubani [unknown]
  • Berula angustifolia (L.) Mert. & W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Berula angustifolia Boiss. [unknown]
  • Berula angustifolia Greene [unknown]
  • Berula erecta dentata Wimm. & Grab. [unknown]
  • Berula erecta incisa (Torr.) Cronquist [unknown]
  • Berula erecta incisum Lojac. [unknown]
  • Berula erecta microphylla Uechtr. ex Abrom. [unknown]
  • Berula erecta repens (G.F.Mey.) Wolfg. [unknown]
  • Berula erecta stenodon Koso-Pol. [unknown]
  • Berula incisa (Torr.) G.N.Jones [unknown]
  • Berula orientalis Woronow ex Schischk. [unknown]
  • Berula pusilla (Nutt.) Fernald [unknown]
  • Carum sioides J.M.Black [unknown]
  • Berula orientalis Woronow [unknown]
  • Sium orientale (Woronow ex Schischk.) Soó [unknown]
  • Siella erecta (Huds.) Pimenov [unknown]
  • Sium incisum Torr. [unknown]

Description

Berula erecta (also called Erect Berula, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has an upright, spreading habit with alternate, ovate leaves. It is found in forests, thickets and along streams in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Berula erecta is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used for its timber, which is used for furniture, construction, and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Berula erecta is small and white with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berula erecta is a perennial herb that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in autumn in a cold frame.

Where to Find Berula erecta

Berula erecta can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, including Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, and Switzerland.

Berula erecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berula erecta?

Berula erecta

What type of plant is Berula erecta?

It is an aquatic plant

Where is Berula erecta native to?

It is native to Europe and Asia

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2675185: Based on the initial data import
William Hudson (1730-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huds.' in the authors string.
Frederick Vernon Coville (1867-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coville' in the authors string.