Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
axillaris
ID:
326574

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 174 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000325906



Common Names

  • Bernardia axillaris
  • Axillary Bernardia
  • Axillaris Bernardia


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Synonyms

  • Bivonia axillaris Spreng. [unknown]
  • Bernardia axillaris genuina Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Bernardia axillaris (also called 'Axillary Bernardia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bernardia axillaris 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bernardia axillaris sub. axillaris
Bernardia axillaris sub. houlletiana (Baill.) Müll.Arg.
Bernardia axillaris sub. scabrida Pax & K.Hoffm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bernardia axillaris has small, white 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 axillaris can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant should be grown in a sunny location with regular watering.

Where to Find Bernardia axillaris

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

Bernardia axillaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bernardia axillaris?

Bernardia axillaris

What is the common name of Bernardia axillaris?

Axillary bernardia

Where is Bernardia axillaris found?

Bernardia axillaris is found in South America.

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