Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zeyheri
ID:
564867

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sond.) Grubov

Source:
cmp

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 8: 374 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564199

Common Names

  • Berchemia zeyheri
  • Zeyher's Berchemia
  • Zeyher's Leatherwood

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Synonyms

  • Phyllogeiton zeyheri (Sond.) Suess. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus zeyheri Sond. [unknown]

Description

Berchemia zeyheri (also called Zeyher's Berchemia, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to South Africa. It has an upright, spreading habit with alternate, ovate leaves. It is found in forests, thickets and along streams in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Berchemia zeyheri 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 zeyheri has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berchemia zeyheri is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take 6-8 inch cuttings from the current season’s growth and plant in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. Once established, Berchemia zeyheri is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Berchemia zeyheri

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

Berchemia zeyheri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berchemia zeyheri?

Berchemia zeyheri

What is the common name of Berchemia zeyheri?

Zeyher's Berchemia

What is the natural habitat of Berchemia zeyheri?

It is found in moist forests, thickets, and meadows.

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-2674774: Based on the initial data import
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
Valery Ivanovich Grubov (1917-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grubov' in the authors string.