Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
leichhardtii
ID:
421573

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill. ex Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 499 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420905



Common Names

  • Bridelia leichhardtii
  • Leichhardt's Bridelia
  • Leichhardt's Ironwood


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Synonyms

  • Bridelia faginea (Baill.) F.Muell. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Briedelia leichhardtii glabrata Domin [unknown]
  • Briedelia melanthesioides australiensis Gehrm. [unknown]
  • Amanoa faginea Baill. [unknown]
  • Amanoa leichhardtii Baill. [unknown]

Description

Bridelia leichhardtii (also called Leichhardt's Bridelia, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Australia. It is a member of the Phyllanthaceae family and grows to a height of 5-10m. It is found in open woodlands and heathlands in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.

Uses & Benefits

Bridelia leichhardtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bridelia leichhardtii has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bridelia leichhardtii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Bridelia leichhardtii

Bridelia leichhardtii can be found in areas of Australia.

Bridelia leichhardtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bridelia leichhardtii?

Bridelia leichhardtii

What is the common name of Bridelia leichhardtii?

Leichhardt's Bridelia

What is the family of Bridelia leichhardtii?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-24554: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.