Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 112(1): 244 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131031
Common Names
- Brenandendron donianum
- Donian's Leatherwood
- Donian's Leatherwood Tree
Synonyms
- Cacalia doniana Kuntze [unknown]
- Vernonia arborea Welw. ex O.Hoffm. [illegitimate]
- Eupatorium paniculatum Lindl. ex DC. [unknown]
- Strobocalyx doniana Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Vernonia andohii C.D.Adams [unknown]
- Vernonia doniana DC. [unknown]
Description
Brenandendron donianum (also called Don's Brenandendron, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in sunny, dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Brenandendron donianum is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brenandendron donianum is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is an ovoid, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem and two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brenandendron donianum is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a pot of moist soil or sand. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Brenandendron donianum
Brenandendron donianum is native to South America and can be found in the tropical rainforests of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Brenandendron donianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brenandendron donianum?
Brenandendron donianum
What is the common name of Brenandendron donianum?
Donian's Brenandendron
What type of plant is Brenandendron donianum?
Asteraceae
Species in the Brenandendron genus
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,