Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
442586

Status:
valid

Authors:
Killip & Cuatrec.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 5: 36 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441918



Common Names

  • Brunellia macrophylla
  • Large-leaved Brunellia
  • Large-leaved Star-flower


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Description

Brunellia macrophylla (also called Large-leaved Brunellia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has thin, grass-like leaves that are green to yellowish-green in color. It has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Brunellia macrophylla is an ornamental plant that is often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as treating wounds and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brunellia macrophylla has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, rosette-shaped plants.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brunellia macrophylla is an evergreen succulent that forms a low-growing mat of rosettes. It is easy to propagate from offsets or by division. Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -30°F (-34°C).

Where to Find Brunellia macrophylla

Brunellia macrophylla can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, and Italy.

Brunellia macrophylla FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Brunellia macrophylla?

Brunellia macrophylla prefers temperatures between 40-80 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much sun does Brunellia macrophylla need?

Brunellia macrophylla needs full sun to partial shade.

How often should Brunellia macrophylla be watered?

Brunellia macrophylla should be watered once a week, or when the soil is dry.

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.
Ellsworth Paine Killip (1890-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killip' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:37487-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.