Brunia paleacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paleacea
ID:
573498
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.J.Bergius
Source:
cmp
Year:
1767
Citation Micro:
Descr. Pl. Cap. : 56 (1767)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572830
Common Names
- Brunia paleacea
- Silver Brunia
- Silver Star
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brunia paleacea (also called Pale 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 paleacea 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 paleacea 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brunia paleacea 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 paleacea
Brunia paleacea can be found in South Africa, growing in rocky places and on hillsides.
Brunia paleacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brunia paleacea?
Brunia paleacea
What is the common name of Brunia paleacea?
Paleacea Brunia
What is the natural habitat of Brunia paleacea?
It is native to South Africa and grows in dry, rocky areas.
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
Peter Jonas Bergius (1730-1790): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Bergius' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126382-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.