Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 2: 169 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000440548
Common Names
- Brunellia farallonensis
- Farallon Brunellia
- Farallon Mountain-heath
Description
Brunellia farallonensis (also called Farallon Island Catchfly, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Farallon Islands off the coast of California. It has a basal rosette of lance-shaped leaves and white to pink flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Brunellia farallonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brunellia farallonensis is yellow in color and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brunellia farallonensis can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Brunellia farallonensis
Brunellia farallonensis can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Brunellia farallonensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brunellia farallonensis?
Brunellia farallonensis
What is the common name of Brunellia farallonensis?
Farallon brunely
Where is Brunellia farallonensis native to?
Farallon Islands, California
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,