Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
neocaledonica
ID:
573555

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Heine) Moylan

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 55: 480 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572887



Common Names

  • Brunoniella neocaledonica
  • Silver Brunia
  • Silver Star


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Description

Brunoniella neocaledonica (also called New Caledonian Brunoniella, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white, star-shaped flowers. It is native to New Caledonia and is found in rocky outcrops, grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Brunoniella neocaledonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in landscaping and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brunoniella neocaledonica is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brunoniella neocaledonica is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It is also possible to propagate it from cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Brunoniella neocaledonica

Brunoniella neocaledonica is native to New Caledonia and can be found in the Loyalty Islands and the main island of Grande Terre.

Brunoniella neocaledonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brunoniella neocaledonica?

Brunoniella neocaledonica

What is the common name of Brunoniella neocaledonica?

Neocaledonica bruneau

What is the family of Brunoniella neocaledonica?

Asteraceae

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

Hermann Heino Heine (1923-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heine' in the authors string.
Elizabeth C. Moylan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moylan' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.