Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
gamosepala
ID:
572600

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedge) Al-Shehbaz & Warwick

Source:
cmp

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Novon 14: 269 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000571932



Common Names

  • Braya gamosepala
  • Gamosepala Braya
  • Gamosepala Braya


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Synonyms

  • Arabidopsis gamosepala Hedge [unknown]
  • Neotorularia gamosepala (Hedge) Al-Shehbaz & O'Kane [unknown]

Description

Braya gamosepala (also called Braya gamosepala, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and a grey-green foliage. It is native to South America, and is typically found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Braya gamosepala is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as a tonic. It is also used to treat fever, rheumatism, and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Braya gamosepala has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Braya gamosepala is a perennial succulent that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Water moderately during the summer and keep dry during the winter.

Where to Find Braya gamosepala

Braya gamosepala can be found in the Arctic regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Braya gamosepala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Braya gamosepala?

Braya gamosepala

What is the family of Braya gamosepala?

Brassicaceae

What is the common name of Braya gamosepala?

Gamosepalous Braya

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

Ian Charleson Hedge (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedge' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Suzanne I. Warwick: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warwick' in the authors string.