Berzelia dregeana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dregeana
ID:
565234
Status:
valid
Authors:
Colozza
Source:
cmp
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. , n.s., 10: 396 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564566
Common Names
- Berzelia dregeana
- Drege's Berzelia
- Dregeana Berzelia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Berzelia dregeana (also called Drege's Berzelia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in rocky areas and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Berzelia dregeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant, and can be used to attract birds to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Berzelia dregeana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Berzelia dregeana 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 dregeana
Berzelia dregeana can be found in the temperate regions of South Africa, including the provinces of Eastern Cape, Free State, and Western Cape.
Berzelia dregeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berzelia dregeana?
Berzelia dregeana
What is the common name of Berzelia dregeana?
Drege's Berzelia
What is the natural habitat of Berzelia dregeana?
It is found in dry grassland and scrub in South Africa.
Species in the Berzelia genus
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,
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
A. Colozza: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Colozza' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126320-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.