Bersama swynnertonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
swynnertonii
ID:
565168
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 45: 14 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564500
Common Names
- Bersama swynnertonii
- Swynnerton's Bersama
- Swynnertonii Bersama
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bersama swynnertonii (also called Swynnerton's Bersama, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has an upright, spreading habit with alternate, ovate leaves. It is found in forests, thickets and along streams in its native regions.
Uses & Benefits
Bersama swynnertonii is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used for its timber, which is used for furniture, construction, and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bersama swynnertonii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bersama swynnertonii is a deciduous shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by softwood cuttings taken in early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in autumn in a cold frame.
Where to Find Bersama swynnertonii
Bersama swynnertonii can be found in the tropical areas of Africa, including Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and Zaire.
Bersama swynnertonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bersama swynnertonii?
Bersama swynnertonii
What is the growth habit of Bersama swynnertonii?
It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.
What is the native range of Bersama swynnertonii?
It is native to South Africa.
Species in the Bersama genus
Species in the Francoaceae family
Balbisia calycina, Balbisia aphanifolia, Balbisia gracilis, Balbisia integrifolia, Balbisia meyeniana, Balbisia microphylla, Balbisia miniata, Balbisia peduncularis, Balbisia stitchkinii, Balbisia verticillata, Balbisia calycina, Bersama abyssinica, Bersama lucens, Bersama palustris, Bersama swinnyi, Bersama swynnertonii, Bersama tysoniana, Bersama yangambiensis, Francoa appendiculata, Greyia flanaganii, Greyia radlkoferi, Greyia sutherlandii, Melianthus comosus, Melianthus dregeanus, Melianthus major, Melianthus pectinatus, Melianthus villosus, Melianthus elongatus, Rhynchotheca spinosa, Viviania linostigma, Viviania ovata, Viviania tenuicaulis, Viviania elegans, Viviania marifolia,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2675144: Based on the initial data import
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.