Bredia violacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
violacea
ID:
1274530
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.L.Li
Source:
tro
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. xxvi. 120 (1945).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273868
Common Names
- Bredia violacea
- Violet Bredia
- Violet-Flowered Bredia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bredia violacea (also called violet bredia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia. It is found in open woods, thickets, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Bredia violacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bredia violacea has small, purple flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bredia violacea is a shrub native to the Andes mountains in Peru. It is a slow-growing plant that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Bredia violacea
Bredia violacea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Bredia violacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bredia violacea?
Bredia violacea
What is the common name of Bredia violacea?
Violet Bredia
Where is Bredia violacea found?
Tropical America
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,
References
Li Huilin (1911-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.L.Li' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:566932-1: Based on the initial data import