Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
brunnea
ID:
439244

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Macbr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Candollea 5: 361 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438576



Common Names

  • Brunnea Brunellia
  • Brunnea Mountain-Cabbage
  • Brunnea False-Cacao


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Description

Brunellia brunnea (also called brown brunellia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and small, oval leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and tropical woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Brunellia brunnea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brunellia brunnea is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a short, thin stem with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brunellia brunnea is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Brunellia brunnea

Brunellia brunnea is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

Brunellia brunnea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brunellia brunnea?

Brunellia brunnea

What is the common name of Brunellia brunnea?

Brunellia

What is the natural habitat of Brunellia brunnea?

Tropical rainforests and wet mountain forests

Species in the Brunellia genus

Brunellia acostae, Brunellia acutangula, Brunellia amayensis, Brunellia boliviana, Brunellia boqueronensis, Brunellia briquetii, Brunellia brunnea, Brunellia cayambensis, Brunellia comocladifolia, Brunellia costaricensis, Brunellia cutervensis, Brunellia cuzcoensis, Brunellia dichapetaloides, Brunellia dulcis, Brunellia ecuadoriensis, Brunellia elliptica, Brunellia farallonensis, Brunellia foreroi, Brunellia glabra, Brunellia goudotii, Brunellia hexasepala, Brunellia hygrothermica, Brunellia inermis, Brunellia integrifolia, Brunellia latifolia, Brunellia littlei, Brunellia macrophylla, Brunellia mexicana, Brunellia morii, Brunellia neblinensis, Brunellia occidentalis, Brunellia oliveri, Brunellia ovalifolia, Brunellia pallida, Brunellia pauciflora, Brunellia penderiscana, Brunellia pitayensis, Brunellia propinqua, Brunellia putumayensis, Brunellia racemifera, Brunellia rhoides, Brunellia rufa, Brunellia sibundoya, Brunellia standleyana, Brunellia stenoptera, Brunellia stuebelii, Brunellia subsessilis, Brunellia tomentosa, Brunellia trianae, Brunellia trigyna,

Species in the Brunelliaceae family

Brunellia acostae, Brunellia acutangula, Brunellia amayensis, Brunellia boliviana, Brunellia boqueronensis, Brunellia briquetii, Brunellia brunnea, Brunellia cayambensis, Brunellia comocladifolia, Brunellia costaricensis, Brunellia cutervensis, Brunellia cuzcoensis, Brunellia dichapetaloides, Brunellia dulcis, Brunellia ecuadoriensis, Brunellia elliptica, Brunellia farallonensis, Brunellia foreroi, Brunellia glabra, Brunellia goudotii, Brunellia hexasepala, Brunellia hygrothermica, Brunellia inermis, Brunellia integrifolia, Brunellia latifolia, Brunellia littlei, Brunellia macrophylla, Brunellia mexicana, Brunellia morii, Brunellia neblinensis, Brunellia occidentalis, Brunellia oliveri, Brunellia ovalifolia, Brunellia pallida, Brunellia pauciflora, Brunellia penderiscana, Brunellia pitayensis, Brunellia propinqua, Brunellia putumayensis, Brunellia racemifera, Brunellia rhoides, Brunellia rufa, Brunellia sibundoya, Brunellia standleyana, Brunellia stenoptera, Brunellia stuebelii, Brunellia subsessilis, Brunellia tomentosa, Brunellia trianae, Brunellia trigyna,

References

James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:37452-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.