Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Y.Zhao, X.H.Zhan & W.B.Liao
Source:
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 307: 36 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000041786
Common Names
- Bredia
- Changii
- Bredia Changii
Description
Bredia changii (also called Bredia changii, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bredia changii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bredia changii has white flowers, small, black seeds and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bredia changii is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is best grown in partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be treated with a rooting hormone and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly until they have rooted.
Where to Find Bredia changii
Bredia changii is native to China, Taiwan, and Japan. It can be found in forests, shrublands, and grasslands at elevations of 500–2,000 m.
Bredia changii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bredia changii?
Bredia changii
What is the common name of Bredia changii?
Changii
What is the natural habitat of Bredia changii?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Bredia genus
Bredia fordii,
Bredia oldhamii,
Bredia hirsuta,
Bredia microphylla,
Bredia longiloba,
Bredia esquirolii,
Bredia yunnanensis,
Bredia violacea,
Bredia dulanica,
Bredia tuberculata,
Bredia longiradiosa,
Bredia repens,
Bredia changii,
Bredia guidongensis,
Bredia latisepala,
Bredia malipoensis,
Bredia hispida,
Bredia reniformis,
Bredia longearistata,
Bredia plagiopetala,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei,
Acanthella pulchra,
Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,