Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
443799

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bonpl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Pl. Aequinoct. 1: 214 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443131



Common Names

  • Brunellia tomentosa
  • Tomentose Brunellia
  • Woolly Brunellia


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Description

Brunellia tomentosa (also called Woolly Brunellia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Brunelliaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is native to Mexico, and is found in dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Brunellia tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brunellia tomentosa has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brunellia tomentosa is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Brunellia tomentosa

Brunellia tomentosa can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Brunellia tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brunellia tomentosa?

Brunellia tomentosa

What type of plant is Brunellia tomentosa?

A shrub

Where is Brunellia tomentosa native to?

Southern Mexico

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

Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:813646-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.