Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
dichotoma
ID:
326945

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 172 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326277



Common Names

  • Bernardia dichotoma
  • Two-forked Bernardia
  • Two-forked False Mistletoe


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Synonyms

  • Bernardia bernardia Millsp. [unknown]
  • Croton dichotomus Willd. [unknown]
  • Drepadenium dichotomum Raf. [unknown]
  • Bernardia dichotoma genuina Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Bernardia dichotoma (also called 'Tocoyena dichotoma', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree up to 8 m tall, with a trunk up to 25 cm in diameter. It is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America, and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Bernardia dichotoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree in parks and other public spaces. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bernardia dichotoma var. dichotoma
Bernardia dichotoma var. venosa (Griseb.) Müll.Arg.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bernardia dichotoma are yellow-green and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bernardia dichotoma 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 dichotoma

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

Bernardia dichotoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bernardia dichotoma?

Bernardia dichotoma

What is the common name of Bernardia dichotoma?

Dichotoma Bernardia

What is the natural habitat of Bernardia dichotoma?

Tropical forests of 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