Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
419428

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 597 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418760



Common Names

  • Bridelia Glauca
  • Glaucous Bridelia
  • Bridelia Glauca


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Synonyms

  • Bridelia acuminatissima Merr. [unknown]
  • Bridelia glauca acuminatissima (Merr.) S.Dressler [unknown]
  • Bridelia glauca laurifolia (Elmer) Jabl. [unknown]
  • Bridelia glauca sosopodonica (Airy Shaw) S.Dressler [unknown]
  • Bridelia laurifolia Elmer [unknown]
  • Bridelia multiflora Zipp. ex Scheff. [unknown]
  • Bridelia nooteboomii Chakrab. [unknown]
  • Bridelia pubescens Kurz [unknown]
  • Bridelia sosopodonica Airy Shaw [unknown]
  • Cleistanthus myrianthoides C.B.Rob. [unknown]
  • Cleistanthus oblongifolius scaber Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Bridelia glauca glauca [unknown]

Description

Bridelia glauca (also called glaucous bridelia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South Africa. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 4 m tall. It is found in dry grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Bridelia glauca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cover crop to reduce soil erosion and to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bridelia glauca is small and yellow. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bridelia glauca can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt in the soil.

Where to Find Bridelia glauca

Bridelia glauca can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Bridelia glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bridelia glauca?

Bridelia glauca

What is the common name of Bridelia glauca?

Glaucous bridelia

What is the habitat of Bridelia glauca?

Dry forests and scrublands

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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