Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
noduliflora
ID:
573497

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goldblatt & J.C.Manning

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Strelitzia 9: 706 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572829



Common Names

  • Brunia noduliflora
  • Silver Brunia
  • Silver Star


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Description

Brunia noduliflora (also called Nodding Brunia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white, star-shaped flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky outcrops, grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Brunia noduliflora 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

Brunia noduliflora has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brunia noduliflora is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light.

Where to Find Brunia noduliflora

Brunia noduliflora can be found in South Africa, growing in rocky places and on hillsides.

Brunia noduliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brunia noduliflora?

Brunia noduliflora

What is the common name of Brunia noduliflora?

Brunia

What is the natural habitat of Brunia noduliflora?

Native to South Africa, occurring in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga provinces

Species in the Brunia genus

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

Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1017423-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.