Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
moonii
ID:
422913

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thwaites

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 279 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422245



Common Names

  • Moon's bridelia
  • Bridelia moonii
  • Moonii bridelia


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Description

Bridelia moonii (also called Moon's Bridelia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to India. It has leathery, dark green leaves and yellow-green flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in open woods, thickets, and along roadsides. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Bridelia moonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a groundcover, and as a food source for birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bridelia moonii is a small, yellow-green flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, ovoid berry. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bridelia moonii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, Bridelia moonii prefers full sun and moist, acidic soil.

Where to Find Bridelia moonii

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

Bridelia moonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bridelia moonii?

Bridelia moonii

What is the common name of Bridelia moonii?

Moon's bridelia

What is the natural habitat of Bridelia moonii?

It is found in moist woods, bogs, and rocky slopes in eastern North America

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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