Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
comocladifolia
ID:
439609

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bonpl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Pl. Aequinoct. 1: 211 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438941



Common Names

  • Brunellia Comocladifolia
  • Brunellia
  • Curl-Leaf Brunellia


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Description

Brunellia comocladifolia (also called False Bird of Paradise, Wild Plantain, and Lobster Claw, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and bright red and yellow flowers. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and near rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Brunellia comocladifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Brunelliaceae, native to the Amazon rainforest. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Brunellia comocladifolia sub. comocladifolia
Brunellia comocladifolia sub. funckiana (Tul.) Cuatrec.
Brunellia comocladifolia sub. jamaicensis Cuatrec.
Brunellia comocladifolia sub. ptariana (Steyerm.) Cuatrec.
Brunellia comocladiifolia sub. boyacensis Cuatrec.
Brunellia comocladiifolia sub. cubensis Cuatrec.
Brunellia comocladiifolia sub. cundinamarcensis Cuatrec.
Brunellia comocladiifolia sub. domingensis Cuatrec.
Brunellia comocladiifolia sub. guadalupensis Cuatrec.
Brunellia comocladiifolia sub. josephensis Cuatrec.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brunellia comocladifolia has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed pods contain small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brunellia comocladifolia is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It is a fast-growing, upright shrub with small, white flowers. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. When propagating by division, the stems should be divided into sections and planted in moist soil. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of light and water.

Where to Find Brunellia comocladifolia

Brunellia comocladifolia can be found in the rainforests of Mexico and Guatemala.

Brunellia comocladifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brunellia comocladifolia?

Brunellia comocladifolia

What is the common name of Brunellia comocladifolia?

Mountain Laurel

What is the natural habitat of Brunellia comocladifolia?

Mountainous regions

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

Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:813633-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.