Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phylicoides
ID:
573502

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Phytogr. Blätt. 1: 18 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572834



Common Names

  • Brunia phylicoides
  • Silver Brunia
  • Silver Star


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Synonyms

  • Phylica squamosa Willd. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Raspalia passerinoides C.Presl [deprecated]

Description

Brunia phylicoides (also called Phylic 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 phylicoides is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brunia phylicoides 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 phylicoides 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 phylicoides

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

Brunia phylicoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brunia phylicoides?

Brunia phylicoides

What is the common name of Brunia phylicoides?

Phylicoides Brunia

What is the natural habitat of Brunia phylicoides?

It is native to South Africa and grows in dry, rocky areas.

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