Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
328100

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 260 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327432

Common Names

  • Bernardia tenuifolia
  • Tenuifolia Bernardia
  • Tenuifolia's Bernardia

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Synonyms

  • Adelia tenuifolia (Urb.) Moscoso [unknown]

Description

Bernardia tenuifolia (also called Slender Bernardia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It grows in dry, open areas and has a slender stem with small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bernardia tenuifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anti-microbial properties. It is also used to treat fever, stomach ailments, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bernardia tenuifolia is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with white anthers. The seed is a small, round, brown seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bernardia tenuifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, but prefers sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best grown in containers or raised beds.

Where to Find Bernardia tenuifolia

Bernardia tenuifolia is native to Colombia and Venezuela.

Bernardia tenuifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bernardia tenuifolia?

Bernardia tenuifolia

What is the common name of Bernardia tenuifolia?

Slender-leaved Bernardia

What is the natural habitat of Bernardia tenuifolia?

Tropical rainforests

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-20803: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.