Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thunbergii
ID:
565220

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


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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.

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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 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,