Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
burkilliana
ID:
1064469

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.W.Sm.) Harry Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Grana Palynol. 7: 145 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063807



Common Names

  • Veratrilla burkilliana
  • Burkill's Veratrilla
  • Veratrilla Burkilliana


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Description

Veratrilla burkilliana (also called Burkill's Veratrilla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea, and prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Veratrilla burkilliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and dizziness.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veratrilla burkilliana has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veratrilla burkilliana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F). It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Veratrilla burkilliana

Veratrilla burkilliana can be found in India, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Species in the Veratrilla genus

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Karl August Harald Smith (1889-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harry Sm.' in the authors string.
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:371367-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.