Status:
valid
Authors:
(Turcz.) Burret
Source:
cmp
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 605 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564426
Common Names
- Berrya javanica
- Javanica Berrya
- Java Berrya
Synonyms
- Pterocoellion javanicum Turcz. [deprecated]
- Berrya quinquelocularis Teijsm. & Binn. ex Koord. & Valeton [unknown]
Description
Berrya javanica (also called Java Berrya, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South Asia. It has large, bright green leaves that are waxy and ovate in shape. It grows in moist, shady areas in forests, woodlands, and along streams. It is often found in marshes and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Berrya javanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant, and can be used to attract birds to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Berrya javanica flower is a white or pinkish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Berrya javanica is a small, evergreen tree native to tropical Asia. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground, in a well-drained, humus-rich soil. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Berrya javanica
Berrya javanica can be found in Indonesia.
Berrya javanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berrya javanica?
Berrya javanica
What is the growth habit of Berrya javanica?
It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.
What is the native range of Berrya javanica?
It is native to Indonesia.
Species in the Berrya genus
Species in the Malvaceae family
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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,