Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(2): 396 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327265
Common Names
- Scabrous Bernardia
- Scabrous False Ipecac
- Scabrous Ipecac
Synonyms
- Bernardia scabra brevipila Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
- Bernardia scabra longipila Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
Description
Bernardia scabra (also called Rough bernardia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree of the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Angola, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, and is found in woodlands and grasslands. It has oval-shaped leaves and white flowers with yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Bernardia scabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge plant, and for soil erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bernardia scabra is white or yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bernardia scabra can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment with plenty of indirect light.
Where to Find Bernardia scabra
Bernardia scabra is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Bernardia scabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bernardia scabra?
Bernardia scabra
What is the natural habitat of Bernardia scabra?
Bernardia scabra is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
What type of soil does Bernardia scabra prefer?
Bernardia scabra prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
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,