Status:
valid
Authors:
Gehrm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 95: 34 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426684
Common Names
- Sikkimensis Bridelia
- Sikkimensis Bridelia Plant
- Sikkimensis Bridelia Tree
Synonyms
- Bridelia cuneata Gehrm. [unknown]
- Bridelia sikkimensis macrophylla Gehrm. [unknown]
- Bridelia sikkimensis minuta Gehrm. [unknown]
Description
Bridelia sikkimensis (also called Sikkim Bridelia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Himalayas. It has leathery leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bridelia sikkimensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bridelia sikkimensis is a yellow, five-petaled flower. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bridelia sikkimensis is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 meters in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination, which can take up to two weeks. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. They should be kept moist until they have rooted, which can take up to two months.
Where to Find Bridelia sikkimensis
Bridelia sikkimensis is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.
Bridelia sikkimensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bridelia sikkimensis?
Bridelia sikkimensis
What is the common name of Bridelia sikkimensis?
Bridelia sikkimensis
What is the natural habitat of Bridelia sikkimensis?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
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,