Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Species:
densiflora
ID:
572758

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.W.Benn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(3): 52 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572090



Common Names

  • Bredemeyera densiflora
  • Dense-Flowered Bredemeyera
  • Densiflora Bredemeyera


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Synonyms

  • Bredemeyera densiflora glabra A.W.Benn. [unknown]
  • Bredemeyera densiflora densiflora [unknown]

Description

Bredemeyera densiflora (also called Dense-flowered 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 densiflora 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 densiflora 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bredemeyera densiflora 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 densiflora

Bredemeyera densiflora can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.

Bredemeyera densiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bredemeyera densiflora?

Bredemeyera densiflora

What is the common name of Bredemeyera densiflora?

Dense-Flowered Bredemeyera

Where is Bredemeyera densiflora native to?

Madagascar

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,

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