Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latipetala
ID:
572865

Status:
valid

Authors:
Exell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 6: 418 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572197

Common Names

  • Brieya latipetala
  • Wide-Petalled Brieya
  • Latipetala Brieya

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Description

Brieya latipetala (also called Broad-petaled Brieya, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 3 meters in height and has glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Brieya latipetala is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as a tonic. It is also used to treat fever, rheumatism, and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brieya latipetala is a small, white flower with 4 petals and 4 sepals. The seed of Brieya latipetala is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Brieya latipetala are small, with two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brieya latipetala is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It is a low-growing plant, growing to a height of 10-20 cm. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in the fall in a sheltered location. Division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Brieya latipetala

Brieya latipetala is native to tropical Africa, and can be found in the woodlands of Angola, Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Brieya latipetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brieya latipetala?

Brieya latipetala

What type of plant is Brieya latipetala?

It is a shrub

Where is Brieya latipetala found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

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