Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
glabra
ID:
121375

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Druce

Source:
gcc

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 1916: 611 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120704



Common Names

  • Brachylaena glabra
  • Silver-leaved Brachylaena
  • Silverleaf Brachylaena


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Synonyms

  • Brachylaena dentata (Thunb.) Harv. [unknown]
  • Tarchonanthus dentatus Thunb. [unknown]
  • Tarchonanthus glaber L.f. [unknown]
  • Brachylaena dentata (Thunb.) Less. [unknown]
  • Brachylaena dentata DC. [unknown]

Description

Brachylaena glabra (also called Silver-Leaved Wild Olive, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has silvery-green leaves and white flower heads that appear in the summer. It grows in open grasslands, woodlands, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Brachylaena glabra is an evergreen shrub that is often used as a hedge or screen. It is also used in flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachylaena glabra is white and tubular. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachylaena glabra is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting in containers, use a well-draining potting mix and water regularly. When planting in the ground, prepare the soil by digging in compost and a slow-release fertilizer. Divide the plant in spring or early summer to propagate.

Where to Find Brachylaena glabra

Brachylaena glabra can be found in South Africa.

Brachylaena glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachylaena glabra?

Brachylaena glabra

What is the common name of Brachylaena glabra?

Smooth Silverleaf

What is the natural habitat of Brachylaena glabra?

Grassy areas, meadows, and open woods

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-8195: Based on the initial data import
George Claridge Druce (1850-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Druce' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.