Bridelia cathartica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cathartica
ID:
417462
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bertol.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Mem. Reale Accad. Sci. Ist. Bologna 5: 476 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416794
Common Names
- Cathartic Bridelia
- Chinese Boxthorn
- Chinese Bridelia
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Bridelia cathartica (also called False Mastic, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Phyllanthaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bridelia cathartica is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for medicinal purposes. It can also be used for timber and fuel.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Bridelia cathartica sub. catharticaBridelia cathartica sub. melanthesoides (Klotzsch ex Baill.) J.Léonard
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Bridelia cathartica are small, yellow and appear in late winter or early spring. The seeds are small, flattened and winged, and the seedlings are small, with a single taproot and two cotyledons.
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Bridelia cathartica is a deciduous tree that is best propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water once established. It can be propagated by cuttings or layering in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Bridelia cathartica
Bridelia cathartica is native to tropical Africa and parts of Asia. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in moist soils and can reach heights of up to 5 meters.
Bridelia cathartica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bridelia cathartica?
Bridelia cathartica
What type of plant is Bridelia cathartica?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae.
Where is Bridelia cathartica found?
It is found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-24488: Based on the initial data import
Antonio Bertoloni (1775-1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bertol.' in the authors string.