Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Wolff
Source:
cmp
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 1116 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564552
Common Names
- Berula thunbergii
- Thunberg's Berula
- Thunbergii Berula
Synonyms
- Sium gallabatense Schweinf. [unknown]
- Berula erecta thunbergii (DC.) B.L.Burtt [unknown]
- Sium thunbergii DC. [unknown]
Description
Berula thunbergii (also called Thunberg's 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 thunbergii 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 thunbergii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Berula thunbergii is an easy-to-grow plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated from seed, but it can take up to two years for the seedlings to reach maturity.
Where to Find Berula thunbergii
Berula thunbergii can be found in the temperate regions of Japan, including the islands of Honshu, Kyushu, and Shikoku.
Berula thunbergii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berula thunbergii?
Berula thunbergii
What type of plant is Berula thunbergii?
It is an aquatic plant
Where is Berula thunbergii native to?
It is native to East Asia
Species in the Berula genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
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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,
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Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
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Aciphylla simplex,
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Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
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Acronema alpinum,
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