Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1931: 413 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426894
Common Names
- Somali Bridelia
- Somali Bridelia Tree
- Somali Bridelia Shrub
Description
Bridelia somalensis (also called Somali Bridelia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to East Africa. It is found in dry woodlands and savannas. It has dark green, leathery leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bridelia somalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bridelia somalensis is yellow and has three petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bridelia somalensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and grows best in moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Bridelia somalensis
Bridelia somalensis is native to East Africa.
Bridelia somalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bridelia somalensis?
Bridelia somalensis
What is the family of Bridelia somalensis?
Euphorbiaceae
What is the common name of Bridelia somalensis?
Bridelia
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,