Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
clavata
ID:
559173

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Desr.) Balle

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 4: 110 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558505

Common Names

  • Bakerella clavata
  • Clavate Bakerella
  • Clavate Waterbush

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Synonyms

  • Loranthus amplifolius Lecomte [unknown]
  • Loranthus baronii Baker [unknown]
  • Loranthus peralatus Lecomte [unknown]
  • Loranthus lenticellatus Baker [unknown]
  • Loranthus tsaratanensis Lecomte [unknown]
  • Taxillus peralatus (Lecomte) Danser [unknown]
  • Taxillus lenticellatus (Baker) Danser [unknown]
  • Taxillus tsaratanensis (Lecomte) Danser [unknown]
  • Taxillus amplifolius (Lecomte) Danser [unknown]
  • Taxillus baronii (Baker) Danser [unknown]
  • Bakerella clavata amplifolia (Lecomte) Balle [unknown]
  • Bakerella clavata baronii (Baker) Balle [unknown]
  • Bakerella clavata elongalata Balle [unknown]
  • Bakerella clavata lenticellata (Baker) Balle [unknown]
  • Bakerella clavata peralata (Lecomte) Balle [unknown]
  • Bakerella clavata tsaratanensis (Lecomte) Balle [unknown]
  • Loranthus monophlebius Baker [unknown]
  • Loranthus clavatus Desr. [unknown]
  • Taxillus clavatus (Desr.) Danser [unknown]
  • Taxillus monophlebius (Baker) Danser [unknown]
  • Loranthus rubroviridis Baker [unknown]
  • Taxillus rubroviridis (Baker) Danser [unknown]

Description

Bakerella clavata (also called Clavate Bakerella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Brazil. It is an evergreen shrub, with small, ovate leaves and small, bell-shaped flowers. It is found in moist, wooded habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bakerella clavata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bakerella clavata var. aldabrensis (Turrill) Balle

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bakerella clavata is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped seedlings with a yellow stem and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bakerella clavata is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil in the spring or summer and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Bakerella clavata

Bakerella clavata is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in the rainforests of the Congo Basin.

Bakerella clavata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bakerella clavata?

Bakerella clavata

What is the family of Bakerella clavata?

Myrtaceae

What is the distribution of Bakerella clavata?

Endemic to Brazil

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2667892: Based on the initial data import
Joseph-Auguste Desrousseaux (1753-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desr.' in the authors string.
Simone Balle (1906-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balle' in the authors string.