Status:
valid
Authors:
Harv.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 117 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121576
Common Names
- Brachylaena uniflora
- Silver Cluster-leaf
- Silver Clusterleaf
Description
Brachylaena uniflora (also called One-flowered Silver Oak, among many other common names) is a perennial tree native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in rocky and dry habitats, and has a spreading habit. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white.
Uses & Benefits
Brachylaena uniflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brachylaena uniflora is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, round-shaped seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brachylaena uniflora is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division can be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Brachylaena uniflora
Brachylaena uniflora is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Brachylaena uniflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachylaena uniflora?
Brachylaena uniflora
What type of plant is Brachylaena uniflora?
A perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Brachylaena uniflora?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,