Brunellia elliptica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
441056
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 5: 35 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000440388
Common Names
- Elliptica Brunellia
- Elliptica Tree
- Elliptica Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brunellia elliptica (also called Oval-leaved brunelya, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in humid tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Brunellia elliptica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a food source for humans and animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brunellia elliptica has white or pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brunellia elliptica 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 can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Brunellia elliptica
Brunellia elliptica can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Brazil.
Brunellia elliptica FAQ
What type of plant is Brunellia elliptica?
Brunellia elliptica is a flowering plant.
Where does Brunellia elliptica grow?
Brunellia elliptica grows in the Mediterranean region.
What is the lifespan of Brunellia elliptica?
The lifespan of Brunellia elliptica is unknown.
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:37473-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.