Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bractescens
ID:
334389

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1926: 87 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333721



Common Names

  • Vrydagzynea bractescens
  • Bractescens Vrydagzynea
  • Bractescens Tree


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Description

Vrydagzynea bractescens (also called Bracteate Vrydagzynea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 4-6 m tall. It is native to Madagascar. It is commonly found in open woodland, scrub, and grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Vrydagzynea bractescens is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of timber and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vrydagzynea bractescens has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vrydagzynea bractescens is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m (10 ft) in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings.

Where to Find Vrydagzynea bractescens

Vrydagzynea bractescens can be found in tropical regions of Africa, including the Congo Basin and Madagascar.

Vrydagzynea bractescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vrydagzynea bractescens?

Vrydagzynea bractescens

What is the common name of Vrydagzynea bractescens?

Bract-bearing tree

What is the natural habitat of Vrydagzynea bractescens?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Vrydagzynea genus

Vrydagzynea albida, Vrydagzynea albostriata, Vrydagzynea angustisepala, Vrydagzynea argentistriata, Vrydagzynea argyrotaenia, Vrydagzynea beccarii, Vrydagzynea bicostata, Vrydagzynea bractescens, Vrydagzynea brassii, Vrydagzynea buruensis, Vrydagzynea celebica, Vrydagzynea deliana, Vrydagzynea elata, Vrydagzynea elongata, Vrydagzynea endertii, Vrydagzynea formosana, Vrydagzynea gracilis, Vrydagzynea grandis, Vrydagzynea guppyi, Vrydagzynea kerintjiensis, Vrydagzynea lancifolia, Vrydagzynea micronesiaca, Vrydagzynea neohibernica, Vrydagzynea nova-guineensis, Vrydagzynea nuda, Vrydagzynea obliqua, Vrydagzynea paludosa, Vrydagzynea pauciflora, Vrydagzynea purpurea, Vrydagzynea salomonensis, Vrydagzynea samoana, Vrydagzynea schumanniana, Vrydagzynea semicordata, Vrydagzynea sessilifolia, Vrydagzynea tilungensis, Vrydagzynea tristriata, Vrydagzynea truncicola, Vrydagzynea uncinata, Vrydagzynea vitiensis, Vrydagzynea weberi, Vrydagzynea vrydagzynoides, Vrydagzynea triangularis,

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,

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