Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
alarici
ID:
326463

Status:
valid

Authors:
Allem & Irgang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 17: 301 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000325795



Common Names

  • Bernardia alarici
  • Alaric's Bernardia
  • Alarici Bernardia


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Description

Bernardia alarici (also called Alaric's Bernardia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It typically grows in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Bernardia alarici is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make a herbal tea which is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bernardia alarici has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bernardia alarici is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Bernardia alarici

Bernardia alarici can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Bernardia alarici FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bernardia alarici?

Bernardia alarici

What is the common name of Bernardia alarici?

Alaric's bernardia

Where is Bernardia alarici found?

Bernardia alarici is found in Mexico.

Species in the Bernardia genus

Bernardia alarici, Bernardia albida, Bernardia amazonica, Bernardia argentinensis, Bernardia asplundii, Bernardia axillaris, Bernardia brevipes, Bernardia caperoniifolia, Bernardia carpinifolia, Bernardia celastrinea, Bernardia chiapensis, Bernardia colombiana, Bernardia confertifolia, Bernardia corensis, Bernardia crassifolia, Bernardia dichotoma, Bernardia dodecandra, Bernardia flexuosa, Bernardia fruticulosa, Bernardia gambosa, Bernardia gardneri, Bernardia geniculata, Bernardia gentryana, Bernardia hagelundii, Bernardia hassleriana, Bernardia heteropilosa, Bernardia hirsutissima, Bernardia incana, Bernardia jacquiniana, Bernardia kochii, Bernardia lagunensis, Bernardia lanceifolia, Bernardia laurentii, Bernardia leptostachys, Bernardia longipedunculata, Bernardia macrophylla, Bernardia mayana, Bernardia mazatlana, Bernardia mexicana, Bernardia micrantha, Bernardia mollis, Bernardia multicaulis, Bernardia myricifolia, Bernardia nicaraguensis, Bernardia oblanceolata, Bernardia obovata, Bernardia odonellii, Bernardia ovalifolia, Bernardia ovata, Bernardia paraguariensis,

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

Antonio Costa Allem (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Allem' in the authors string.
Bruno Edgar Irgang (1941-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Irgang' in the authors string.