Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
omeiensis
ID:
564836

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.P.Fang ex Y.L.Chen & P.K.Chou

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Cat. Type Spec. China : 549 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564168

Common Names

  • Berchemia omeiensis
  • Omei Berchemia
  • Omei Leatherwood

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Description

Berchemia omeiensis (also called Omei berchemia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rhamnaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with a rounded habit, growing to 2 m tall and wide. It has glossy, dark green leaves with spiny margins and yellow flowers in spring. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky and dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Berchemia omeiensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berchemia omeiensis has small, white, fragrant flowers that appear in clusters. The flowers have a yellow-green center and are borne on a short stem. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, white, and fragrant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berchemia omeiensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering.

Where to Find Berchemia omeiensis

Berchemia omeiensis can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China and Japan

Berchemia omeiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berchemia omeiensis?

Berchemia omeiensis

What is the common name of Berchemia omeiensis?

Omei Berchemia

What is the family of Berchemia omeiensis?

Rhamnaceae

Species in the Berchemia genus

Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens, Berchemia floribunda, Berchemia formosana, Berchemia fournieri, Berchemia hirtella, Berchemia hispida, Berchemia huana, Berchemia kulingensis, Berchemia lineata, Berchemia longipedicellata, Berchemia longipes, Berchemia longiracemosa, Berchemia loureiroana, Berchemia medogensis, Berchemia omeiensis, Berchemia pakistanica, Berchemia pauciflora, Berchemia philippinensis, Berchemia poilanei, Berchemia polyphylla, Berchemia pubiflora, Berchemia scandens, Berchemia sessiliflora, Berchemia sinica, Berchemia yemenensis, Berchemia yunnanensis, Berchemia zeyheri, Berchemia jainiana, Berchemia fenchifuensis,

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2674746: Based on the initial data import
Yi Ling Chen (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chen' in the authors string.
Wen-Pei Fang (1899-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.P.Fang' in the authors string.
Pan Kai Chou (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.K.Chou' in the authors string.