Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
colombiana
ID:
572703

Status:
valid

Authors:
Al-Shehbaz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 71: 97 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572035



Common Names

  • Brayopsis colombiana
  • Colombiana Brayopsis
  • Colombiana Brayopsis


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Synonyms

  • Brayopsis colombiana colombiana [unknown]

Description

Brayopsis colombiana (also called Colombian 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 colombiana 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 colombiana 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 colombiana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Colombia. 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 colombiana

Brayopsis colombiana can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Brayopsis colombiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brayopsis colombiana?

Brayopsis colombiana

What is the family of Brayopsis colombiana?

Brassicaceae

What is the common name of Brayopsis colombiana?

Colombian 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-2683136: Based on the initial data import
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.