Brachystephanus glaberrimus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaberrimus
ID:
571340
Status:
valid
Authors:
Champl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 66: 194 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570672
Common Names
- Glaberrimus Thistle
- Smooth Thistle
- Glaberrimus Spike Thistle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brachystephanus glaberrimus (also called Smooth Brachystephanus, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with a thick, tuberous rootstock. It is native to South Africa and grows in grassland and savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Brachystephanus glaberrimus is used as a timber tree for furniture, construction, and fuel. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brachystephanus glaberrimus is a small, white flower with a long, slender corolla tube. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brachystephanus glaberrimus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8.
Where to Find Brachystephanus glaberrimus
Brachystephanus glaberrimus can be found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Brachystephanus glaberrimus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachystephanus glaberrimus?
Brachystephanus glaberrimus
What is the family of Brachystephanus glaberrimus?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Brachystephanus glaberrimus?
Smooth brachystephanus
Species in the Brachystephanus genus
Brachystephanus africanus, Brachystephanus coeruleus, Brachystephanus densiflorus, Brachystephanus glaberrimus, Brachystephanus holstii, Brachystephanus jaundensis, Brachystephanus longiflorus, Brachystephanus lyallii, Brachystephanus mannii, Brachystephanus myrmecophilus, Brachystephanus occidentalis, Brachystephanus oreacanthus, Brachystephanus roseus, Brachystephanus giganteus, Brachystephanus kupeensis, Brachystephanus calostachyus, Brachystephanus congensis, Brachystephanus sudanicus, Brachystephanus schliebenii, Brachystephanus laxispicatus, Brachystephanus montifuga,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,
References
Dominique Champluvier (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Champl.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.