Status:
valid
Authors:
Klotzsch ex Hassk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 1: 187 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572087
Common Names
- Bredemeyera cuneata
- Wedge-Shaped Bredemeyera
- Cuneata Bredemeyera
Description
Bredemeyera cuneata (also called Wedge-shaped Bredemeyera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polypodiaceae. It is found in tropical Africa, with its native regions including Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, and Nigeria. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, usually in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bredemeyera cuneata is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as headaches, fever, and stomach problems. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bredemeyera cuneata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a slightly serrated margin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bredemeyera cuneata is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be planted in a separate pot.
Where to Find Bredemeyera cuneata
Bredemeyera cuneata can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.
Bredemeyera cuneata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bredemeyera cuneata?
Bredemeyera cuneata
What is the common name of Bredemeyera cuneata?
Wedge-Leaved Bredemeyera
Where is Bredemeyera cuneata native to?
Madagascar
Species in the Bredemeyera genus
Bredemeyera barbeyana,
Bredemeyera bracteata,
Bredemeyera brevifolia,
Bredemeyera confusa,
Bredemeyera cuneata,
Bredemeyera densiflora,
Bredemeyera floribunda,
Bredemeyera isabelliana,
Bredemeyera laurifolia,
Bredemeyera lucida,
Bredemeyera martiana,
Bredemeyera microphylla,
Bredemeyera moritziana,
Bredemeyera myrtifolia,
Bredemeyera revoluta,
Bredemeyera hebeclada,
Bredemeyera bracteata,
Bredemeyera atlantica,
Bredemeyera petiolata,
Bredemeyera disperma,
Bredemeyera divaricata,
Species in the Polygalaceae family
Acanthocladus brasiliensis,
Acanthocladus guayaquilensis,
Acanthocladus moyanoi,
Acanthocladus scleroxylon,
Acanthocladus tehuelchum,
Acanthocladus colombianus,
Acanthocladus dukei,
Acanthocladus pulcherrimus,
Acanthocladus santosii,
Acanthocladus dichromus,
Ancylotropis insignis,
Ancylotropis malmeana,
Asemeia grandiflora,
Asemeia ignatii,
Asemeia ilheotica,
Asemeia lindmaniana,
Asemeia marquesiana,
Asemeia martiana,
Asemeia monninoides,
Asemeia parietaria,
Asemeia pohliana,
Asemeia rhodoptera,
Asemeia glabra,
Asemeia hirsuta,
Asemeia apopetala,
Asemeia echinosperma,
Asemeia hondurana,
Asemeia securidaca,
Asemeia sphaerospora,
Asemeia tonsa,
Asemeia acuminata,
Asemeia extraaxillaris,
Asemeia galmeri,
Asemeia hebeclada,
Asemeia mollis,
Asemeia monticola,
Asemeia ovata,
Asemeia pseudohebeclada,
Asemeia tobatiensis,
Asemeia violacea,
Asemeia floribunda,
Atroxima afzeliana,
Atroxima liberica,
Badiera cubensis,
Badiera fuertesii,
Badiera oblongata,
Badiera penaea,
Badiera propinqua,
Badiera virgata,
Badiera subrhombifolia,