Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
wilburii
ID:
328144

Status:
valid

Authors:
McVaugh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 8: 157 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327476



Common Names

  • Wilburii Bernardia
  • Bernardia Wilburii
  • Wilburii Bernardia


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Description

Bernardia wilburii (also called Wilbur's Bernardia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall. The leaves are ovate to lanceolate, with a short petiole. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bernardia wilburii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and headache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bernardia wilburii is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and delicate, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bernardia wilburii is a species of orchid native to Central America, where it grows in wet montane forests. It can be propagated by division, and prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix, and watered regularly.

Where to Find Bernardia wilburii

Bernardia wilburii can be found in Mexico.

Bernardia wilburii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bernardia wilburii?

Bernardia wilburii

What is the common name of Bernardia wilburii?

No common name

What is the family of Bernardia wilburii?

Rubiaceae

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,

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