Brunia elegans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
573469
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dum.Cours.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1802
Citation Micro:
Bot. Cult. 3: 616 (1802)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572801
Common Names
- Brunia Elegans
- Elegant Brunia
- Elegant Silver Brunia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brunia elegans (also called 'Elegans', 'Elegans Brunia', and 'Elegans Spiderwort', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, dark green leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in sunny, dry areas and is often found in rocky areas and on hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Brunia elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in dried flower arrangements and as a filler in bouquets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brunia elegans is white and bell-shaped with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brunia elegans is a species of shrub native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Brunia elegans
Brunia elegans can be found in the temperate regions of South Africa.
Brunia elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brunia elegans?
Brunia elegans
What is the natural habitat of Brunia elegans?
Brunia elegans is found in South Africa.
What is the flower color of Brunia elegans?
The flowers of Brunia elegans are white or pink.
Species in the Brunia genus
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, Brunia bullata, Brunia variabilis, Brunia thomae, Brunia angulata, Brunia myrtoides, Brunia dregeana, Brunia tulbaghensis, Brunia latebracteata, Brunia sacculata, Brunia cordata, Brunia elegans, Brunia formosa, Brunia glabrata, Brunia hirsuta, Brunia imbricata, Brunia lancifolia,
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
Georges Louis Marie Dumont de Courset (1746-1824): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dum.Cours.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126355-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.