Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
foreroi
ID:
441294

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.I.Orozco

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Mutisia 50: 4 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000440626



Common Names

  • Brunellia foreroi
  • Forero's Brunellia
  • Foreroi Brunellia


Searching for Brunellia foreroi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Brunellia foreroi (also called B. foreroi, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is a small herbaceous perennial, native to the Mediterranean region and North Africa. It grows in rocky, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Brunellia foreroi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat headaches, fever, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brunellia foreroi has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Brunellia foreroi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Brunellia foreroi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings can be taken in the summer and should be rooted in a sandy, well-drained soil. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Brunellia foreroi

Brunellia foreroi is native to South America, and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the continent.

Brunellia foreroi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brunellia foreroi?

Brunellia foreroi

What are the common names of Brunellia foreroi?

Forero's brunellia, Forero's brunellia

What is the natural habitat of Brunellia foreroi?

Brunellia foreroi is native to the Andes mountains in South America

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

Clara Inés Orozco (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.I.Orozco' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:37475-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.