Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
exalata
ID:
559195

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.M.Bates

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum 10: 449 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558527



Common Names

  • Bakeridesia exalata
  • Exalata Bakeridesia
  • Bakeridesia Exalata


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Description

Bakeridesia exalata (also called Bakeridesia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 m tall. It has a dense, conical crown and its bark is grey-brown and smooth. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in dry and moist forests, as well as in secondary forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bakeridesia exalata is used as a source of timber for furniture, construction, and fuel. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bakeridesia exalata is small and yellow, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bakeridesia exalata is a terrestrial orchid native to Madagascar. It can be propagated through division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be well-draining and kept moist. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Bakeridesia exalata

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

Bakeridesia exalata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bakeridesia exalata?

Bakeridesia exalata

What is the common name of Bakeridesia exalata?

Exalata

What is the natural habitat of Bakeridesia exalata?

Tropical rainforest of South America

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2667913: Based on the initial data import
David Martin Bates (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.M.Bates' in the authors string.