Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
incana
ID:
327178

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.V.Morton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 29: 376 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326510

Common Names

  • Bernardia incana
  • Hoary Bernardia
  • Gray Bernardia

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Description

Bernardia incana (also called White Bernardia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands. It has a short trunk and a rounded crown, with white, hairy leaves. It grows in tropical forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Bernardia incana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bernardia incana is a small, yellowish-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, bright green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bernardia incana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to about 1-2 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Asia. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Bernardia incana

Bernardia incana can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Bernardia incana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bernardia incana?

Bernardia incana

What type of plant is Bernardia incana?

Tree

Where does Bernardia incana grow?

Tropical and subtropical regions of South America

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,

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