Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pacifica
ID:
565097

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 31: 303 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564429



Common Names

  • Berrya pacifica
  • Pacific Berrya
  • Pacifica Berrya


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Description

Berrya pacifica (also called Pacific Berrya, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has an upright, spreading habit with alternate, ovate leaves. It is found in forests, thickets and along streams in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Berrya pacifica is used for its timber, which is used for furniture, construction, and fuel. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Berrya pacifica 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 pacifica 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 pacifica

Berrya pacifica can be found in India.

Berrya pacifica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berrya pacifica?

Berrya pacifica

What is the growth habit of Berrya pacifica?

It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.

What is the native range of Berrya pacifica?

It is native to the Pacific Islands.

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