Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
126714

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 208 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126043



Common Names

  • Elliptic Brachylaena
  • Brachylaena Elliptica
  • Silver-Leaf Brachylaena


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Synonyms

  • Tarchonanthus ellipticus Thunb. [unknown]
  • Tarchonanthus camphoratus Houtt. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Brachylaena elliptica elliptica [unknown]
  • Brachylaena dentata dentata [unknown]
  • Brachylaena elliptica salicina (DC.) Harv. [unknown]
  • Brachylaena dentata salicina DC. [unknown]
  • Brachylaena elliptica (Thunb.) DC. [deprecated]

Description

Brachylaena elliptica (also called Elliptic Brachylaena, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and serrated. Its flowers are white and its fruits are small achenes. It grows in moist soils, in meadows, and in the edges of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brachylaena elliptica is an attractive ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and flowers, and is often used as a border plant. It is also used to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachylaena elliptica has small yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachylaena elliptica is an evergreen perennial native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Brachylaena elliptica

Brachylaena elliptica is native to East Africa and can be found in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Brachylaena elliptica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachylaena elliptica?

Brachylaena elliptica

What is the common name of Brachylaena elliptica?

Coast Silver Oak

What is the natural habitat of Brachylaena elliptica?

It is found in coastal forests, woodlands, and scrubland in South Africa

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References