Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
bergae
ID:
356644

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lemmer

Source:
ksu

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 33: 141 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000355976

Common Names

  • Jamesbrittenia bergae
  • Bergae Jamesbrittenia
  • Jamesbrittenia Juniper

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Description

Jamesbrittenia bergae (also called Berga's Jamesbrittenia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist areas, such as near streams and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Jamesbrittenia bergae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jamesbrittenia bergae has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jamesbrittenia bergae is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate light shade.

Where to Find Jamesbrittenia bergae

Jamesbrittenia bergae is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in the countries of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Jamesbrittenia bergae FAQ

What is the ideal soil type for Jamesbrittenia bergae?

Jamesbrittenia bergae prefers well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.

What is the growth rate of Jamesbrittenia bergae?

Jamesbrittenia bergae grows at a moderate rate of about 12 inches per year.

What is the best climate for Jamesbrittenia bergae?

Jamesbrittenia bergae prefers full sun and a temperate climate.

Species in the Jamesbrittenia genus

Jamesbrittenia heucherifolia, Jamesbrittenia huillana, Jamesbrittenia maxii, Jamesbrittenia angolensis, Jamesbrittenia bergae, Jamesbrittenia dissecta, Jamesbrittenia kraussiana, Jamesbrittenia pedunculosa, Jamesbrittenia accrescens, Jamesbrittenia acutiloba, Jamesbrittenia adpressa, Jamesbrittenia albanensis, Jamesbrittenia albiflora, Jamesbrittenia albobadia, Jamesbrittenia albomarginata, Jamesbrittenia amplexicaulis, Jamesbrittenia argentea, Jamesbrittenia aridicola, Jamesbrittenia aspalathoides, Jamesbrittenia aspleniifolia, Jamesbrittenia breviflora, Jamesbrittenia filicaulis, Jamesbrittenia foliolosa, Jamesbrittenia fruticosa, Jamesbrittenia phlogiflora, Jamesbrittenia grandiflora, Jamesbrittenia jurassica, Jamesbrittenia glutinosa, Jamesbrittenia stellata, Jamesbrittenia atropurpurea, Jamesbrittenia aurantiaca, Jamesbrittenia barbata, Jamesbrittenia beverlyana, Jamesbrittenia bicolor, Jamesbrittenia burkeana, Jamesbrittenia calciphila, Jamesbrittenia candida, Jamesbrittenia canescens, Jamesbrittenia carvalhoi, Jamesbrittenia chenopodioides, Jamesbrittenia concinna, Jamesbrittenia crassicaulis, Jamesbrittenia dentatisepala, Jamesbrittenia dolomitica, Jamesbrittenia elegantissima, Jamesbrittenia fimbriata, Jamesbrittenia fleckii, Jamesbrittenia fodina, Jamesbrittenia fragilis, Jamesbrittenia giessii,

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

P. Lemmer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lemmer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60426881-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].