Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borrerioides
ID:
1306372

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.A.Oliveira & Sobrado

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 243: 84 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318826



Common Names

  • Bradea borrerioides
  • Borrerioides Tree
  • Borrerioides Palm


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Description

Bradea borrerioides (also called 'Borrerioides Bradea', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and grey-green leaves native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows in moist forests, along streams and in wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bradea borrerioides is a popular ornamental plant that is grown in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a hedge or screen in sunny areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bradea borrerioides has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bradea borrerioides is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-11. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Bradea borrerioides

Bradea borrerioides can be found in the montane forests of Central and South America.

Bradea borrerioides FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Bradea borrerioides?

Bradea borrerioides prefers a warm, humid climate and grows best in partial shade.

What type of soil is best for Bradea borrerioides?

Bradea borrerioides prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

How often should Bradea borrerioides be watered?

Bradea borrerioides should be watered regularly, but not too often, to prevent root rot.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

Sandra V. Sobrado: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sobrado' in the authors string.
Juliana Amaral de Oliveira: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.A.Oliveira' in the authors string.