Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
burchellii
ID:
565228

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dümmer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 50(Suppl. 2): 10 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564560



Common Names

  • Berzelia burchellii
  • Burchell's Berzelia
  • Burchellii Berzelia


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Description

Berzelia burchellii (also called Burchell's Berzelia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Western Cape of South Africa. It has small, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in rocky, sandy soils in dry areas and is often found in fynbos vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Berzelia burchellii is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used for its timber, which is used for furniture, construction, and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Berzelia burchellii is small and white with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berzelia burchellii is an easy-to-grow plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated from seed, but it can take up to two years for the seedlings to reach maturity.

Where to Find Berzelia burchellii

Berzelia burchellii can be found in the temperate regions of South Africa, including the provinces of Eastern Cape, Free State, and Western Cape.

Berzelia burchellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berzelia burchellii?

Berzelia burchellii

What is the common name of Berzelia burchellii?

Burchell's Berzelia

What is the natural habitat of Berzelia burchellii?

It is found in dry grassland and scrub in South Africa.

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,