Status:
valid
Authors:
Chakrab. & Vasudeva Rao
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 5(4): 945 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422663
Common Names
- Bridelia
- Ironwood
- Nicobar Ironwood
Description
Bridelia nicobarica (also called Nicobar Bridelia, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to India and Southeast Asia. It grows up to 10 meters in height and has small, white flowers. The leaves are ovate and have a glossy, dark green color. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bridelia nicobarica is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine. It is also used as a natural fertilizer and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bridelia nicobarica has small, white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bridelia nicobarica is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Bridelia nicobarica
Bridelia nicobarica is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Bridelia nicobarica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bridelia nicobarica?
Bridelia nicobarica
What type of plant is Bridelia nicobarica?
Bridelia nicobarica is a shrub
Where is Bridelia nicobarica found?
Bridelia nicobarica is found in India
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,