Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
polyantha
ID:
565006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 23: 16 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564338

Common Names

  • Polyantha Bergia
  • Polyantha Bergia
  • Bergia Polyantha

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Synonyms

  • Bergia integrifolia Dinter ex Friedr.-Holzh. [unknown]
  • Bergia integrifolia Dinter ex Holzhammer [deprecated]

Description

Bergia polyantha (also called Polyantha Bergia, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to India and Sri Lanka. 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

Bergia polyantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bergia polyantha has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers and small, black, round seeds. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bergia polyantha is a small aquatic plant native to tropical Africa. It can be grown in a pond or aquarium, in a nutrient-rich substrate. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Bergia polyantha

Bergia polyantha is native to the Mediterranean region.

Bergia polyantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bergia polyantha?

Bergia polyantha

What is the natural habitat of Bergia polyantha?

It is native to South Africa.

What are the uses of Bergia polyantha?

It is used in traditional medicine as a diuretic and laxative.

Species in the Elatinaceae family

Bergia aestivosa, Bergia ammannioides, Bergia anagalloides, Bergia arenaroides, Bergia auriculata, Bergia barklyana, Bergia capensis, Bergia decumbens, Bergia diacheiron, Bergia erecta, Bergia glomerata, Bergia glutinosa, Bergia guineensis, Bergia henshallii, Bergia mairei, Bergia mossambicensis, Bergia occultipetala, Bergia pedicellaris, Bergia pentheriana, Bergia perennis, Bergia polyantha, Bergia pusilla, Bergia salaria, Bergia serrata, Bergia sessiliflora, Bergia spathulata, Bergia suffruticosa, Bergia texana, Bergia trimera, Bergia anagalloides, Bergia ammannioides, Elatine ojibwayensis, Elatine alsinastrum, Elatine ambigua, Elatine americana, Elatine brachysperma, Elatine brochonii, Elatine californica, Elatine camphylosperma, Elatine chilensis, Elatine ecuadoriensis, Elatine fassettiana, Elatine fauquei, Elatine glaziovii, Elatine gratioloides, Elatine heterandra, Elatine hexandra, Elatine hungarica, Elatine hydropiper, Elatine lindbergii,

References