Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 5: 35 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442603
Common Names
- Brunellia sibundoya
- Sibundoya Brunellia
- Sibundoya Forest Bells
Synonyms
- Brunellia sibundoya sibundoya [unknown]
Description
Brunellia sibundoya (also called Sibundoya Brunellia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Brunelliaceae family. It is native to Colombia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Brunellia sibundoya is an attractive ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It has attractive foliage and flowers that attract butterflies and bees. It can also be used as a ground cover to suppress weeds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brunellia sibundoya has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a head-like structure. The flowers are followed by small, dark brown seeds that are contained in a capsule. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons that are oval-shaped and green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brunellia sibundoya is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be potted up when they are large enough to handle. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Brunellia sibundoya
Brunellia sibundoya is native to Colombia and can be found in wet and humid areas.
Brunellia sibundoya FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brunellia sibundoya?
Brunellia sibundoya
What is the common name of Brunellia sibundoya?
Sibundoya
What is the natural habitat of Brunellia sibundoya?
Dry mountain slopes and rocky outcrops
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,