Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
littlei
ID:
442388

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 4: 482 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441720



Common Names

  • Brunellia littlei
  • Little's Brunellia
  • Littlei Brunellia


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Description

Brunellia littlei (also called Little's Brunellia, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that is native to South America. It has leathery, glossy leaves that are oblong to elliptic in shape and are about 2-4 cm long. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, and prefers moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Brunellia littlei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Brunellia littlei sub. littlei
Brunellia littlei sub. caucana Cuatrec.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brunellia littlei has small, yellow flowers with red centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brunellia littlei is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Brunellia littlei

Brunellia littlei is native to South America and can be found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and ponds.

Brunellia littlei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brunellia littlei?

Brunellia littlei

What is the common name of Brunellia littlei?

Little's brunellia

What is the natural habitat of Brunellia littlei?

It is found in disturbed areas in the Andes of Bolivia and Peru

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:37486-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.