Roella bryoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bryoides
ID:
818780
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Buek
Source:
wcs
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral. : 386 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000818114
Common Names
- Roella Bryoides
- Bryoid Roella
- Bryoides Roella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Roella bryoides (also called Bryoid Roella, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has bryoid leaves and produces fragrant, white flowers. It grows in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Roella bryoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a hedge plant. It is also used for firewood and timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Roella bryoides is white and fragrant. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Roella bryoides is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 feet tall. It has dark green, glossy leaves and small, fragrant white flowers in spring. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Roella bryoides
Roella bryoides can be found in South Africa.
Roella bryoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Roella bryoides?
Roella bryoides
What is the common name of Roella bryoides?
Bryoid Olive
What is the natural habitat of Roella bryoides?
Mediterranean region
Species in the Roella genus
Roella recurvata, Roella ciliata, Roella bryoides, Roella compacta, Roella arenaria, Roella amplexicaulis, Roella incurva, Roella goodiana, Roella glomerata, Roella dunantii, Roella dregeana, Roella decurrens, Roella prostrata, Roella muscosa, Roella maculata, Roella latiloba, Roella triflora, Roella squarrosa, Roella spicata, Roella secunda, Roella uncinata, Roella amplexicaule, Roella squarrosa, Roella divina,
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-355930: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Wilhelm Buek (1796-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Buek' in the authors string.