Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
longiradiosa
ID:
1263886

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Chen ex Govaerts

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. Seed Pl. 2(1-2): 13 (1996), nom. nov. (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263224



Common Names

  • Bredia longiradiosa
  • Longiradiosa Bredia
  • Long-rayed Bredia


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Description

Bredia longiradiosa (also called Long-Radial Bredia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in dry and rocky habitats, and has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small white flowers with long radial petals.

Uses & Benefits

Bredia longiradiosa is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bredia longiradiosa var. longiradiosa
Bredia longiradiosa var. pulchella (C.Chen) R.Zhou & Ying Liu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bredia longiradiosa is a small, white to pink flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, elliptical-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bredia longiradiosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown from seed, but it takes a long time to germinate. Division is the preferred method of propagation. The plant should be divided in the spring or fall and replanted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Bredia longiradiosa

Bredia longiradiosa is native to Mexico and Central America.

Bredia longiradiosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bredia longiradiosa?

Bredia longiradiosa

What type of plant is Bredia longiradiosa?

It is a shrub

Where is Bredia longiradiosa found?

It is found in East Asia

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,

References

Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Chen Jie (1928-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:993560-1: Based on the initial data import