Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
chacasensis
ID:
1323337

Status:
valid

Authors:
Al-Shehbaz & A.Cano

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 68: 219 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335791



Common Names

  • Brayopsis chacasensis
  • Chacasensis Brayopsis
  • Chacasensis


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Description

Brayopsis chacasensis (also called Chacas brayopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to South America. It grows in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Brayopsis chacasensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for treating fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brayopsis chacasensis has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brayopsis chacasensis is a shrub native to Peru. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Brayopsis chacasensis

Brayopsis chacasensis can be found in the mountains of southern Peru.

Brayopsis chacasensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brayopsis chacasensis?

Brayopsis chacasensis

What is the natural habitat of Brayopsis chacasensis?

It is found in the high Andes of Peru and Bolivia.

What are the characteristics of Brayopsis chacasensis?

It is a small, perennial herb with white flowers and small pods containing black seeds.

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

Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Asunción Cano (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cano' in the authors string.