Berula burchellii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) Spalik & S.R.Downie
Source:
cmp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Taxon 58: 745 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743401
Common Names
- Berula burchellii
- Burchellii Berula
- Burchellii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Berula burchellii (also called Burchell's Berula, among many other common names) is a herbaceous, perennial, evergreen plant native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, swamps, and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Berula burchellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Berula burchellii is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Berula burchellii is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Berula burchellii
Berula burchellii is native to the wetlands of South Africa.
Berula burchellii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berula burchellii?
Berula burchellii
What is the common name of Berula burchellii?
Burchell's Berula
Where is Berula burchellii found?
It is found in South Africa
Species in the Berula genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2895590: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Stephen R. Downie: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.R.Downie' in the authors string.
Krzystof Spalik (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spalik' in the authors string.