Berula bracteata

Berula bracteata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Apiales
Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Berula
Species:
B. bracteata
Binomial name
Berula bracteata
(Roxb.) Spalik & S.R.Downie
Synonyms
  • Angelica bracteata Roxb.
  • Sium bracteatum (Roxb.) Cronk
  • Sium helenianum Hook.f.

Berula bracteata (known commonly as jellico and large jellico) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is endemic to Saint Helena. It is protected in Diana's Peak National Park, but proper management practices have not yet been established. It is threatened by fragmentation of its populations, introduced species of plants, and possibly hybridization with Berula burchellii.

This species was once eaten by the island residents as a raw vegetable like celery.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Lambdon, P.W.; Ellick, S. (2016). "Berula bracteata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016 e.T43985A67378473. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T43985A67378473.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. ↑ "Berula bracteata (Roxb.) Spalik & S.R.Downie". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 10 June 2026.