Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
dichapetaloides
ID:
440764

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Macbr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Candollea 5: 361 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000440096



Common Names

  • Brunellia dichapetaloides
  • Dichapetaloides Brunellia
  • Brunellia


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Description

Brunellia dichapetaloides (also called Two-petal Brunellia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist habitats, such as forests, and is characterized by its small, white flowers and its upright, bushy habit.

Uses & Benefits

Brunellia dichapetaloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brunellia dichapetaloides has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a black or brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brunellia dichapetaloides is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed sown in spring, in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Propagation can also be done by division in spring.

Where to Find Brunellia dichapetaloides

Brunellia dichapetaloides can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Brunellia dichapetaloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brunellia dichapetaloides?

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What is the common name of Brunellia dichapetaloides?

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What is the family of Brunellia dichapetaloides?

Caryophyllaceae

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:37470-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.