Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
bradei
ID:
82295

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cabrera) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 65 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081624



Common Names

  • Brade's Dendrophorbium
  • Brade's Dendrophorbia
  • Brade's Dendrophorbe


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Synonyms

  • Senecio bradei Cabrera [unknown]

Description

Dendrophorbium bradei (also called Brazilian Snowbush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. It grows in wet forests and is characterized by its white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrophorbium bradei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The plant is also used to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrophorbium bradei is yellow, with a diameter of about 4 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings have a rosette-like shape and are about 5 cm in diameter.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrophorbium bradei is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray and can be grown in coastal areas. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Dendrophorbium bradei

Dendrophorbium bradei is native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil and can be found in the wild in the states of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.

Dendrophorbium bradei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrophorbium bradei?

Dendrophorbium bradei

What type of plant is Dendrophorbium bradei?

It is a shrub

Where is Dendrophorbium bradei native to?

It is native to Brazil

Species in the Dendrophorbium genus

Dendrophorbium pluricephalum, Dendrophorbium glaziovii, Dendrophorbium solisii, Dendrophorbium archeri, Dendrophorbium longilinguae, Dendrophorbium cabrerae, Dendrophorbium glaziovii, Dendrophorbium barkleyanum, Dendrophorbium biacuminatum, Dendrophorbium buchtienii, Dendrophorbium multinerve, Dendrophorbium scytophyllum, Dendrophorbium fruticosum, Dendrophorbium buchtienii, Dendrophorbium lucidum, Dendrophorbium favillosum, Dendrophorbium ingens, Dendrophorbium fruticosum, Dendrophorbium vanillodorum, Dendrophorbium arboluco, Dendrophorbium coroicense, Dendrophorbium peregrinum, Dendrophorbium dolichodoryium, Dendrophorbium balsapampae, Dendrophorbium brachycodon, Dendrophorbium restingae, Dendrophorbium gesnerifolium, Dendrophorbium tipocochense, Dendrophorbium curvidens, Dendrophorbium vargasii, Dendrophorbium bomanii, Dendrophorbium zongoense, Dendrophorbium paranense, Dendrophorbium subnemorale, Dendrophorbium biserrifolium, Dendrophorbium catharinense, Dendrophorbium ayopayense, Dendrophorbium acuminatissimum, Dendrophorbium trigynum, Dendrophorbium chingualense, Dendrophorbium lloense, Dendrophorbium pururu, Dendrophorbium storkii, Dendrophorbium moscopanum, Dendrophorbium argutidentatum, Dendrophorbium sotarense, Dendrophorbium chaenocephalum, Dendrophorbium toreadoris, Dendrophorbium amplexicaule, Dendrophorbium fastigiaticephalum,

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-3817: Based on the initial data import
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.