Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
bernierianum
ID:
779946

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seem.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 7: 224 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779279



Common Names

  • Bernier's Aralia
  • Phyllarthron Bernierianum
  • Bernier's Giant-Leaf Aralia


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Description

Phyllarthron bernierianum (also called Bernier's Phyllarthron, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Madagascar. It typically grows to a height of up to 8 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. It is found in humid forests, usually in the understory, at elevations of up to 1000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllarthron bernierianum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phyllarthron bernierianum has small, yellow, tubular flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllarthron bernierianum is a tropical shrub native to Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Phyllarthron bernierianum

Phyllarthron bernierianum can be found in Madagascar.

Phyllarthron bernierianum FAQ

What is the common name of Phyllarthron bernierianum?

Bernier's Ironwood

What is the scientific name of Bernier's Ironwood?

Phyllarthron bernierianum

What is the growth habit of Phyllarthron bernierianum?

It is a medium-sized tree

Species in the Bignoniaceae family

Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,

References

Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110341-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].