Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
427662

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 2: 327 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426994



Common Names

  • Speciosa Bridelia
  • Bridelia speciosa
  • Speciosa Bridelia Root


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Synonyms

  • Bridelia perrotii Beille [unknown]
  • Bridelia speciosa medinanensis Beille [unknown]
  • Bridelia speciosa psiloclada Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Bridelia speciosa (also called Speckled Ironwood, among many other common names) is a small tree native to tropical Africa and Asia. It is characterized by its dark green, glossy leaves and its small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bridelia speciosa is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and for medicinal purposes. Its leaves can be used as a mulch and its roots can be used to stabilize soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bridelia speciosa has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have bright green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bridelia speciosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed in spring or autumn, or divided in spring or autumn. It is best grown in a sheltered position in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Bridelia speciosa

Bridelia speciosa is native to East Africa.

Bridelia speciosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bridelia speciosa?

Bridelia speciosa

What is the common name of Bridelia speciosa?

Showy bridelia

What is the natural habitat of Bridelia speciosa?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in south-eastern Australia

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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