Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ilicifolia
ID:
33550

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) E.Phillips & Schweick.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bothalia iii. 212 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032879



Common Names

  • Ilicifolia Brachylaena
  • Ilicifolia Silver-leaf
  • Ilicifolia Brachylaena Silver-leaf


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Synonyms

  • Baccharis ilicifolia Lam. [unknown]
  • Brachylaena racemosa (Thunb.) DC. [deprecated]
  • Tarchonanthus racemosus Thunb. [unknown]
  • Brachylaena racemosa Less. [unknown]

Description

Brachylaena ilicifolia (also called 'Holly-Leaved Silver-Oak' and 'Holly-Leaved Brachylaena', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has grey-green foliage and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and along the coast.

Uses & Benefits

Brachylaena ilicifolia has non-medical uses such as being used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a natural dye, and its essential oils are used in aromatherapy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachylaena ilicifolia has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachylaena ilicifolia is a shrub native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in moist soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. Once the roots have developed, the plants can be transplanted to their permanent location. It is also possible to propagate from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted once they have developed a few sets of leaves.

Where to Find Brachylaena ilicifolia

Brachylaena ilicifolia is native to the African continent.

Brachylaena ilicifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Brachylaena ilicifolia?

Holly-leaved Silver Oak

What is the natural habitat of Brachylaena ilicifolia?

Dry grassland, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas

What is the flowering period of Brachylaena ilicifolia?

Spring to summer

What is the scientific name of Brachylaena ilicifolia?

Brachylaena ilicifolia

What is the life cycle of Brachylaena ilicifolia?

Annual

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-131797: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Edwin Percy Phillips (1884-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Phillips' in the authors string.
Herold Georg Wilhelm Johannes Schweickerdt (1903-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweick.' in the authors string.