Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
suffruticosus
ID:
1317089

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vent.) V.I.Dorof.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Konspekt Fl. Kavkaza 3(2): 411 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329543



Common Names

  • Suffruticosus Brachypus
  • Brachypus suffruticosus
  • Brachypus suffruticosus Brachypus


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Description

Brachypus suffruticosus (also called Dwarf shrubby mallow, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands. It has small, ovate leaves, and its flowers are pink with five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Brachypus suffruticosus is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachypus suffruticosus has yellow-green, fragrant flowers with a white lip. The seed is a small, brown, round nutlet. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachypus suffruticosus is a shrub that grows in dry, rocky soils. It is native to Mexico and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Brachypus suffruticosus

Brachypus suffruticosus is native to Mexico.

Brachypus suffruticosus FAQ

What is the common name of Brachypus suffruticosus?

Silverbush

What type of soil is best for Brachypus suffruticosus?

Well-draining, sandy soil

What is the ideal temperature range for Brachypus suffruticosus?

50-70°F (10-21°C)

Species in the Brachypus genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

Étienne Pierre Ventenat (1757-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vent.' in the authors string.
Vladimir Ivanovich Dorofeev (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.I.Dorof.' in the authors string.