Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
humilis
ID:
572610

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.A.Mey.) B.L.Rob.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Manual , ed. 7: 430 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000571942



Common Names

  • Braya humilis
  • Humilis Braya
  • Humilis Braya


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Synonyms

  • Arabidopsis novae-angliae (Rydb.) Britton [unknown]
  • Arabidopsis richardsonii Rydb. [unknown]
  • Arabidopsis trichocarpa R.F.Huang [unknown]
  • Arabidopsis tuemurnica K.C.Kuan & C.H.An [unknown]
  • Arabis axillaris Kom. [unknown]
  • Arabis sinuata Turcz. [unknown]
  • Braya humilis abbei (Böcher) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Braya humilis interior (Böcher) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Braya humilis laurentiana (Böcher) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Braya humilis ventosa Rollins [unknown]
  • Braya humilis ventosa (Rollins) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Braya intermedia T.J.Sørensen [unknown]
  • Braya novae-angliae (Rydb.) T.J.Sørensen [unknown]
  • Braya novae-angliae abbei Böcher [unknown]
  • Braya novae-angliae interior Böcher [unknown]
  • Braya novae-angliae laurentiana Böcher [unknown]
  • Braya richardsonii Fernald [unknown]
  • Cardaminopsis sinuata (Turcz.) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Dichasianthus humilis (C.A.Mey.) Soják [unknown]
  • Erysimum alyssoides Franch. [unknown]
  • Erysimum sinuatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Neotorularia mongolica Botsch. & Gubanov [unknown]
  • Stevenia axillaris (Kom.) N.Busch [unknown]
  • Torularia richardsonii (Rydb.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Braya humilis biloba Böcher [unknown]
  • Torularia humilis hebecarpa N.Busch [unknown]

Description

Braya humilis (also called Braya humilis, 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 humilis 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 humilis 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 humilis is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Sow the seeds in late spring or early summer, and thin the seedlings to 12-15 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize monthly. Propagate by seed or division.

Where to Find Braya humilis

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

Braya humilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Braya humilis?

Braya humilis

What is the family of Braya humilis?

Brassicaceae

What is the common name of Braya humilis?

Humble 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

Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:279621-1: Based on the initial data import