Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
mildbraedii
ID:
940047

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 130: 39 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939385



Common Names

  • Alchornea Mildbraedii
  • Mildbraedii Alchornea
  • Mildbraedii Bush


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Description

Alchornea mildbraedii (also called 'Mildbraed's Alchornea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant that is native to tropical Africa. It is a small shrub with oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. This species grows in moist forests and along riverbanks in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Alchornea mildbraedii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alchornea mildbraedii is white with a yellow center, and has a sweet fragrance. The seed is small and round with a black or brown color. The seedlings are small and delicate with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alchornea mildbraedii is a tropical evergreen tree native to South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Alchornea mildbraedii

Alchornea mildbraedii is native to Central and South America, and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Species in the Alchornea genus

Alchornea brittonii, Alchornea websteri, Alchornea lojaensis, Alchornea acroneura, Alchornea acutifolia, Alchornea alnifolia, Alchornea anamariae, Alchornea androgyna, Alchornea annamica, Alchornea aquifolia, Alchornea bogotensis, Alchornea castaneifolia, Alchornea chiapasana, Alchornea coelophylla, Alchornea cordifolia, Alchornea costaricensis, Alchornea davidii, Alchornea discolor, Alchornea floribunda, Alchornea fluviatilis, Alchornea glabra, Alchornea glandulosa, Alchornea grandiflora, Alchornea grandis, Alchornea guatemalensis, Alchornea hilariana, Alchornea hirtella, Alchornea humbertii, Alchornea hunanensis, Alchornea ilicifolia, Alchornea integrifolia, Alchornea latifolia, Alchornea laxiflora, Alchornea liukiuensis, Alchornea megalophylla, Alchornea mildbraedii, Alchornea mollis, Alchornea occidentalis, Alchornea parviflora, Alchornea pearcei, Alchornea perrieri, Alchornea rhodophylla, Alchornea rugosa, Alchornea scandens, Alchornea sicca, Alchornea sidifolia, Alchornea tachirensis, Alchornea tiliifolia, Alchornea trewioides, Alchornea triplinervia,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5797: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.