Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
cinnamomea
ID:
418246

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 273 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417578



Common Names

  • Bridelia cinnamomea
  • Cinnamomea Bridelia
  • Bridelia


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Synonyms

  • Bridelia gehrmannii Jabl. [unknown]
  • Bridelia griffithii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Bridelia griffithii cinnamomea (Hook.f.) Gehrm. [unknown]

Description

Bridelia cinnamomea (also called Cinnamon Bridelia, 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 cinnamomea is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, ulcers, and wounds. It is also used as a food source and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bridelia cinnamomea are small, yellowish-green and have a bell-shaped structure. The seeds are small and winged. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bridelia cinnamomea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet.

Where to Find Bridelia cinnamomea

Bridelia cinnamomea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Bridelia cinnamomea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bridelia cinnamomea?

Bridelia cinnamomea

What type of plant is Bridelia cinnamomea?

Tree

Where is Bridelia cinnamomea found?

Africa

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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