Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
scleroneura
ID:
426692

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Flora 47: 515 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426024



Common Names

  • Bridelia scleroneura
  • Scleroneura
  • Bristly Bridelia


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Synonyms

  • Bridelia angolensis nitida Beille [unknown]
  • Bridelia scleroneura barteri Gehrm. [unknown]
  • Bridelia scleroneura togoensis Gehrm. [unknown]
  • Bridelia scleroneuroides elliptica Gehrm. [unknown]

Description

Bridelia scleroneura (also called African Ironwood, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to Africa, and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bridelia scleroneura is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bridelia scleroneura sub. angolensis (Müll.Arg.) Radcl.-Sm.
Bridelia scleroneura for. habroneura Radcl.-Sm.
Bridelia scleroneura sub. scleroneura

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bridelia scleroneura has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bridelia scleroneura is an easy-to-grow plant that does best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is the easiest method, as it can be done in the spring or fall. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in the spring and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted once they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Bridelia scleroneura

Bridelia scleroneura is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests.

Bridelia scleroneura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bridelia scleroneura?

Bridelia scleroneura

What is the common name of Bridelia scleroneura?

White-barked Bridelia

What is the natural habitat of Bridelia scleroneura?

Bridelia scleroneura is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

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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