Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
chiangii
ID:
792370

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Cerv. & Flores Olv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 149: 241 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000791703

Common Names

  • Chiangii Bernardia
  • Chiangii Star-Vine
  • Chiangii Star Vine

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Description

Bernardia chiangii (also called Chiang's Bernardia, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to Mexico. It has yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It has oval-shaped leaves and grows in open woodlands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bernardia chiangii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used to make hedges and windbreaks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bernardia chiangii is a white to pinkish-purple, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bernardia chiangii can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Prune it regularly to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Bernardia chiangii

Bernardia chiangii is native to the cloud forests of Mexico.

Bernardia chiangii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bernardia chiangii?

Bernardia chiangii

What is the common name of Bernardia chiangii?

Chiangii

What is the natural habitat of Bernardia chiangii?

Tropical forests and woodlands

Species in the Bernardia genus

Bernardia alarici, Bernardia albida, Bernardia amazonica, Bernardia argentinensis, Bernardia asplundii, Bernardia axillaris, Bernardia brevipes, Bernardia caperoniifolia, Bernardia carpinifolia, Bernardia celastrinea, Bernardia chiapensis, Bernardia colombiana, Bernardia confertifolia, Bernardia corensis, Bernardia crassifolia, Bernardia dichotoma, Bernardia dodecandra, Bernardia flexuosa, Bernardia fruticulosa, Bernardia gambosa, Bernardia gardneri, Bernardia geniculata, Bernardia gentryana, Bernardia hagelundii, Bernardia hassleriana, Bernardia heteropilosa, Bernardia hirsutissima, Bernardia incana, Bernardia jacquiniana, Bernardia kochii, Bernardia lagunensis, Bernardia lanceifolia, Bernardia laurentii, Bernardia leptostachys, Bernardia longipedunculata, Bernardia macrophylla, Bernardia mayana, Bernardia mazatlana, Bernardia mexicana, Bernardia micrantha, Bernardia mollis, Bernardia multicaulis, Bernardia myricifolia, Bernardia nicaraguensis, Bernardia oblanceolata, Bernardia obovata, Bernardia odonellii, Bernardia ovalifolia, Bernardia ovata, Bernardia paraguariensis,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-330267: Based on the initial data import
Angélica Cervantes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cerv.' in the authors string.
Hilda Flores Olvera (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Flores Olv.' in the authors string.