Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Hoffm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 32(1): 149 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024237
Common Names
- Blue-Stem Wild Sage
- Huillensis Wild Sage
- Brachylaena Wild Sage
Description
Brachylaena huillensis (also called silver oak, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to South Africa. It has a rounded crown and smooth, silvery-grey bark. It grows in coastal forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Brachylaena huillensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used as a source of firewood and for making furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brachylaena huillensis has small white flowers with yellow centres, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brachylaena huillensis is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept well-watered and fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Brachylaena huillensis
Brachylaena huillensis is native to South Africa and can be found in parts of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe.
Brachylaena huillensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachylaena huillensis?
Brachylaena huillensis
What is the common name of Brachylaena huillensis?
Silver oak
What type of plant is Brachylaena huillensis?
Evergreen tree
Species in the Brachylaena genus
Brachylaena discolor,
Brachylaena huillensis,
Brachylaena ilicifolia,
Brachylaena neriifolia,
Brachylaena merana,
Brachylaena stellulifera,
Brachylaena ramiflora,
Brachylaena microphylla,
Brachylaena perrieri,
Brachylaena merana,
Brachylaena glabra,
Brachylaena uniflora,
Brachylaena elliptica,
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,