Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
scharnhorsti
ID:
572675

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel & Schmalh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 5: 241 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572007



Common Names

  • Braya scharnhorsti
  • Scharnhorsti Braya
  • Scharnhorsti Braya


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Synonyms

  • Beketowia tian-shanica Krasn. [unknown]
  • Beketowia tianschanica Krasn. [unknown]
  • Braya pamirica glabra O.Fedtsch. [unknown]
  • Braya sternbergii Krasn. [unknown]

Description

Braya scharnhorsti (also called Braya scharnhorsti, 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 scharnhorsti 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 scharnhorsti 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 scharnhorsti is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Arctic and Subarctic regions of North America. It is a low-growing plant, growing to a height of 10-20 cm. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in the fall in a sheltered location. Division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Braya scharnhorsti

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

Braya scharnhorsti FAQ

What is the scientific name of Braya scharnhorsti?

Braya scharnhorsti

What is the family of Braya scharnhorsti?

Brassicaceae

What is the common name of Braya scharnhorsti?

Scharnhorst's 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2683107: Based on the initial data import
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Johannes Theodor Schmalhausen (1849-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schmalh.' in the authors string.