Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mildbraedii
ID:
212721

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.49: 432 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212050



Common Names

  • Bowringia mildbraedii
  • Mildbraedii Bowringia
  • Mildbraedii's Bowringia


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Synonyms

  • Leucomphalos mildbraedii (Harms) Breteler [valid]
  • Bowringia madagascariensis R.Vig. [valid]

Description

Bowringia mildbraedii (also called 'Mildbraed's Bowringia', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with a rounded crown and a short trunk. It is native to East Africa and is found in dry savanna and wooded grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Bowringia mildbraedii is used as a traditional medicine for treating malaria, fever, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bowringia mildbraedii is white or pink, and the seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bowringia mildbraedii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures of 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Where to Find Bowringia mildbraedii

Bowringia mildbraedii is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in New South Wales and Queensland.

Bowringia mildbraedii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bowringia mildbraedii?

Bowringia mildbraedii

What is the family of Bowringia mildbraedii?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Bowringia mildbraedii?

Mildbraed's Bowringia

Species in the Bowringia genus

Species in the Fabaceae family