Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
416818

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tutcher

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 37: 66 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416150



Common Names

  • Bridelia balansae
  • Balansa's Bridelia
  • Balansa's Bridelia Tree


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Description

Bridelia balansae (also called 'Balansa's Bridelia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It grows in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Bridelia balansae is used for its edible fruits and leaves, which are eaten raw or cooked. The leaves are also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bridelia balansae is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bridelia balansae is a tropical plant that is native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Bridelia balansae

Bridelia balansae is native to India and is found in the moist forests of the region.

Bridelia balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bridelia balansae?

Bridelia balansae

What is the common name of Bridelia balansae?

Balansa's Bridelia

What is the family of Bridelia balansae?

Euphorbiaceae

Species in the Bridelia genus

Bridelia adusta, Bridelia affinis, Bridelia assamica, Bridelia atroviridis, Bridelia balansae, Bridelia brideliifolia, Bridelia cathartica, Bridelia cinnamomea, Bridelia curtisii, Bridelia duvigneaudii, Bridelia eranalis, Bridelia erapensis, Bridelia exaltata, Bridelia ferruginea, Bridelia fordii, Bridelia glauca, Bridelia grandis, Bridelia harmandii, Bridelia insulana, Bridelia leichhardtii, Bridelia macrocarpa, Bridelia micrantha, Bridelia microphylla, Bridelia mollis, Bridelia montana, Bridelia montana, Bridelia moonii, Bridelia ndellensis, Bridelia nicobarica, Bridelia oligantha, Bridelia ovata, Bridelia parvifolia, Bridelia pervilleana, Bridelia pustulata, Bridelia retusa, Bridelia rhomboidalis, Bridelia ripicola, Bridelia scleroneura, Bridelia sikkimensis, Bridelia somalensis, Bridelia speciosa, Bridelia stipularis, Bridelia taitensis, Bridelia tenuifolia, Bridelia tomentosa, Bridelia triplocarya, Bridelia tulasneana, Bridelia verrucosa, Bridelia whitmorei, Bridelia finalis,

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

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