Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(2): 394 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326388
Common Names
- Bernardia gardneri
- Gardneri Bernardia
- Gardneri Ball Orchid
Description
Bernardia gardneri (also called Gardneri Bernardia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is an evergreen shrub with long, thin branches and small, glossy leaves. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Bernardia gardneri is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bernardia gardneri has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bernardia gardneri is a shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be kept moist but not wet and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Bernardia gardneri
Bernardia gardneri is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Bernardia gardneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bernardia gardneri?
Bernardia gardneri
What is the common name of Bernardia gardneri?
Gardner's Bernardia
What is the natural habitat of Bernardia gardneri?
Tropical forests
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,