Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevis
ID:
749306

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pillans) A.V.Hall

Source:
cmp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 1145 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748639



Common Names

  • Audouinia laevis
  • Laevis Audouinia
  • Laevis


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Description

Audouinia laevis (also called Smooth Audouinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to western North America. It is found in dry, open woodlands, from British Columbia to California.

Uses & Benefits

Audouinia laevis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Audouinia laevis is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with two rounded cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Audouinia laevis is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Audouinia laevis

Audouinia laevis is native to India.

Audouinia laevis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Audouinia laevis?

Audouinia laevis

What is the natural habitat of Audouinia laevis?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What are the common uses of Audouinia laevis?

Medicinal and ornamental purposes

Species in the Bruniaceae family

Audouinia capitata, Audouinia laxa, Audouinia laevis, Audouinia esterhuyseniae, Audouinia hispida, Berzelia abrotanoides, Berzelia alopecuroides, Berzelia arachnoidea, Berzelia burchellii, Berzelia commutata, Berzelia cordifolia, Berzelia dregeana, Berzelia ecklonii, Berzelia galpinii, Berzelia incurva, Berzelia intermedia, Berzelia lanuginosa, Berzelia rubra, Berzelia squarrosa, Berzelia albiflora, Berzelia stokoei, Berzelia alopecurioides, Brunia cordata, Brunia fragarioides, Brunia laevis, Brunia macrocephala, Brunia microphylla, Brunia neglecta, Brunia noduliflora, Brunia paleacea, Brunia phylicoides, Brunia squalida, Brunia villosa, Brunia virgata, Brunia palustris, Brunia compacta, Brunia barnardii, Brunia monostyla, Brunia africana, Brunia purpurea, Brunia pentandra, Brunia sphaerocephala, Brunia monogyna, Brunia powrieae, Brunia oblongifolia, Brunia pillansii, Brunia esterhuyseniae, Brunia trigyna, Brunia schlechteri, Brunia callunoides,

References

Neville Stuart Pillans (1884-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pillans' in the authors string.
Anthony Vincent Hall (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.V.Hall' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77114340-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.