Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
huillensis
ID:
24908

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


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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.

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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 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,

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