Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
erythraea
ID:
571445

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brand) R.R.Mill

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 43: 478 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570777



Common Names

  • Brandella erythraea
  • Red Brandella
  • Brandella
  • Red Brandella


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Synonyms

  • Adelocaryum erythraeum Brand [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum erythraeum (Brand) Riedl [unknown]
  • Adelocaryum erythraeum subexalatum Riedl [unknown]
  • Brandella erythraea subexalata (Riedl) R.R.Mill [unknown]

Description

Brandella erythraea (also called Red-stemmed Thorn, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils in desert and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Brandella erythraea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to create a low-maintenance landscape. The plant has a long flowering season and produces bright red flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brandella erythraea has white, bell-shaped flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brandella erythraea is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Brandella erythraea

Brandella erythraea can be found in tropical rainforests in India and Southeast Asia.

Brandella erythraea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brandella erythraea?

Brandella erythraea

What is the natural habitat of Brandella erythraea?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the average height of Brandella erythraea?

Up to 1.5 meters

Species in the Brandella genus

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2681871: Based on the initial data import
Robert R. Mill (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.R.Mill' in the authors string.
August Brand (1863-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brand' in the authors string.