Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
oliveri
ID:
442700

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 16: 160 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442032



Common Names

  • Brunellia oliveri
  • Oliveri Brunellia
  • Brunellia Oliveri


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Description

Brunellia oliveri (also called Oliveri, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has small, white flowers and is found in wet forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Brunellia oliveri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brunellia oliveri has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brunellia oliveri is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 1 foot. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in the spring. Cuttings can also be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Brunellia oliveri

Brunellia oliveri can be found in the Andes mountain range in South America.

Brunellia oliveri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brunellia oliveri?

Brunellia oliveri

What is the common name of Brunellia oliveri?

Oliver's West Indian cherry

What is the natural habitat of Brunellia oliveri?

Tropical forests, dry scrublands, and disturbed areas

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:37491-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.