Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
costaricensis
ID:
440307

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 17: 165 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000439639



Common Names

  • Brunellia costaricensis
  • Costa Rican Brunellia
  • Costa Rican Blueberry


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Description

Brunellia costaricensis (also called 'Costa Rican Brunellia' and 'Costa Rican Brunellia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brunelliaceae. It is found in Central America. It is a shrub or small tree that grows in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brunellia costaricensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brunellia costaricensis is white, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brunellia costaricensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Brunellia costaricensis

Brunellia costaricensis can be found in Central America and the Caribbean.

Brunellia costaricensis FAQ

What is the ideal temperature range for Brunellia costaricensis?

Brunellia costaricensis prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What type of soil is best for Brunellia costaricensis?

Brunellia costaricensis prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5.

How much light does Brunellia costaricensis need?

Brunellia costaricensis prefers bright, indirect light.

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

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:37466-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.