Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
cuzcoensis
ID:
440605

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 2: 143 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000439937



Common Names

  • Cuzcoensis Brunellia
  • Brunellia
  • Brunellia Cuzcoensis


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Description

Brunellia cuzcoensis (also called 'Cuzco Brunellia' and 'Cuzco 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 cuzcoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, wounds, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White or yellow, with five petals, and a yellow center. Seed: Small, black, and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brunellia cuzcoensis is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Brunellia cuzcoensis

Brunellia cuzcoensis is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas in South America.

Brunellia cuzcoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brunellia cuzcoensis?

Brunellia cuzcoensis

What is the common name of Brunellia cuzcoensis?

Cuzco Blueberry

What type of plant is Brunellia cuzcoensis?

Herbaceous perennial

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

José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:37468-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.