Bredia hispida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispida
ID:
1539758
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.H.Dai & Ying Liu
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 152: 9, figs. 1-3, 5-9. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000021394
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Bredia hispida (also called 'Hispida Bredia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a herbaceous plant with stems up to 0.03 m long. The stems are covered with hairs and are used in medicinal preparations. It is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in mangrove forests and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bredia hispida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bredia hispida is a small, yellowish-green flower with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a slender, light green stem with a single leaf.
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Bredia hispida can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in a moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a warm, sunny position in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Bredia hispida
Bredia hispida can be found in the tropical forests of India.
Bredia hispida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bredia hispida?
Bredia hispida
What is the family of Bredia hispida?
Rubiaceae
What is the distribution of Bredia hispida?
India
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,