Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
calycina
ID:
572699

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg & Muschl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 42: 484 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572031



Common Names

  • Brayopsis calycina
  • Calycina Brayopsis
  • Calycina Brayopsis


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Synonyms

  • Braya calycina Wedd. [unknown]
  • Brayopsis alpaminae argentea O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Brayopsis argentea Gilg & Muschl. [unknown]
  • Brayopsis calycina filiformis O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Brayopsis calycina leiophylla O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Brayopsis calycina trichophylla O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Brayopsis weberbaueri Gilg & Muschl. [unknown]
  • Draba calycina Desv. [unknown]
  • Englerocharis alpaminae argentea (Gilg & Muschl.) Baehni & J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Englerocharis calycina (Desv.) Baehni & J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Englerocharis calycina filiformis (O.E.Schulz) Baehni & J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Englerocharis weberbaueri (Gilg & Muschl.) Baehni & J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium calycinum Wedd. [unknown]
  • Hesperis calycina Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Brayopsis calycina (also called Calycine Braya, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with a thick, tuberous rootstock. It is native to South Africa and grows in grassland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Brayopsis calycina is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as headaches, fever, and stomach problems. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brayopsis calycina has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings have long, thin stems and oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brayopsis calycina is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean. 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 Brayopsis calycina

Brayopsis calycina can be found in the Arctic regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Brayopsis calycina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brayopsis calycina?

Brayopsis calycina

What is the family of Brayopsis calycina?

Brassicaceae

What is the common name of Brayopsis calycina?

Calycine Brayopsis

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-2683132: Based on the initial data import
Reinhold Conrad Muschler (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muschl.' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.