Bromheadia truncata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
truncata
ID:
433897
Status:
valid
Authors:
Seidenf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 72: 14 (1983 publ. 1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433229
Common Names
- Bromheadia truncata
- Truncata Bromheadia
- Truncata Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bromheadia truncata (also called 'Truncated Bromheadia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, evergreen forests. It has large, leathery leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bromheadia truncata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bromheadia truncata has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bromheadia truncata can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Bromheadia truncata
Bromheadia truncata is native to tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Bromheadia truncata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bromheadia truncata?
Bromheadia truncata
What is the family of Bromheadia truncata?
Gesneriaceae
What is the common name of Bromheadia truncata?
Truncate bromheadia
Species in the Bromheadia genus
Bromheadia alticola, Bromheadia aporoides, Bromheadia borneensis, Bromheadia brevifolia, Bromheadia cecieliae, Bromheadia coomansii, Bromheadia crassiflora, Bromheadia devogelii, Bromheadia divaricata, Bromheadia ensifolia, Bromheadia falcifolia, Bromheadia finlaysoniana, Bromheadia gracilis, Bromheadia graminea, Bromheadia grandiflora, Bromheadia humilis, Bromheadia latifolia, Bromheadia lohaniensis, Bromheadia longifolia, Bromheadia pendek, Bromheadia pungens, Bromheadia robusta, Bromheadia rupestris, Bromheadia scirpoidea, Bromheadia srilankensis, Bromheadia tenuis, Bromheadia truncata, Bromheadia annamensis, Bromheadia benchaii,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-24773: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.