Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
422109

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochst.) Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 3: 164 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421441



Common Names

  • Bridelia Micrantha
  • Small-Leaved Bridelia
  • Small-Leaved Bridelia


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Synonyms

  • Bridelia abyssinica densiflora Gehrm. [unknown]
  • Bridelia abyssinica rosenii Gehrm. [unknown]
  • Bridelia ferruginea gambicola Hiern [unknown]
  • Bridelia speciosa trichoclada Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Bridelia zanzibarensis sericea Gehrm. [unknown]
  • Candelabria micrantha Hochst. [unknown]

Description

Bridelia micrantha (also called Small-leaved bridelia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It has small, oval leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is commonly found in moist, wooded areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bridelia micrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used as fodder for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bridelia micrantha var. gambicola (Baill.) Müll.Arg.
Bridelia micrantha var. micrantha

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bridelia micrantha has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bridelia micrantha can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in moist soil.

Where to Find Bridelia micrantha

Bridelia micrantha is native to tropical Africa and Asia.

Bridelia micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bridelia micrantha?

Bridelia micrantha

What is the family of Bridelia micrantha?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the habitat of Bridelia micrantha?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests

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-24564: Based on the initial data import
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.