Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
565096

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex Kurz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 42: 62 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564428



Common Names

  • Berrya mollis
  • Soft Berrya
  • Mollis Berrya


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Synonyms

  • Berrya ammonilla mollis Mast. [unknown]

Description

Berrya mollis (also called Soft 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 mollis 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 mollis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berrya mollis 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 mollis

Berrya mollis can be found in India.

Berrya mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berrya mollis?

Berrya mollis

What is the growth habit of Berrya mollis?

It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.

What is the native range of Berrya mollis?

It is native to India and Sri Lanka.

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-2675078: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.