Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
422773

Status:
valid

Authors:
Woodrow ex J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Boomsoort. Java 12: 315. 1910 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422105

Common Names

  • Montana Bridelia
  • Montana Bridelia
  • Montana Bridelia

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Description

Bridelia montana (also called Mountain Bridelia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in moist habitats such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Bridelia montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves can be used to make tea and its bark can be used to make a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bridelia montana is white, bell-shaped and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bridelia montana is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 2-3 feet. It is native to the eastern United States and prefers moist, acidic soil. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring, and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Bridelia montana

Bridelia montana can be found in the wild in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Bridelia montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bridelia montana?

Bridelia montana

What is the common name of Bridelia montana?

Montana Bridelia

What is the natural habitat of Bridelia montana?

It is native to Japan and China.

Species in the Bridelia genus

Bridelia adusta, Bridelia affinis, Bridelia assamica, Bridelia atroviridis, Bridelia balansae, Bridelia brideliifolia, Bridelia cathartica, Bridelia cinnamomea, Bridelia curtisii, Bridelia duvigneaudii, Bridelia eranalis, Bridelia erapensis, Bridelia exaltata, Bridelia ferruginea, Bridelia fordii, Bridelia glauca, Bridelia grandis, Bridelia harmandii, Bridelia insulana, Bridelia leichhardtii, Bridelia macrocarpa, Bridelia micrantha, Bridelia microphylla, Bridelia mollis, Bridelia montana, Bridelia montana, Bridelia moonii, Bridelia ndellensis, Bridelia nicobarica, Bridelia oligantha, Bridelia ovata, Bridelia parvifolia, Bridelia pervilleana, Bridelia pustulata, Bridelia retusa, Bridelia rhomboidalis, Bridelia ripicola, Bridelia scleroneura, Bridelia sikkimensis, Bridelia somalensis, Bridelia speciosa, Bridelia stipularis, Bridelia taitensis, Bridelia tenuifolia, Bridelia tomentosa, Bridelia triplocarya, Bridelia tulasneana, Bridelia verrucosa, Bridelia whitmorei, Bridelia finalis,

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

References

Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.
George Marshall Woodrow (1846-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Woodrow' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:340190-1: Based on the initial data import