Brunia sacculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sacculata
ID:
1319487
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dümmer) ined.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Taxon 60(4): 1151. 2011 [17 Aug 2011]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331941
Common Names
- Brunia sacculata
- Sacculate Brunia
- Sacculate False Rosemary
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brunia sacculata (also called Sacculata Brunia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has leathery, oval-shaped leaves and small, white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Brunia sacculata is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brunia sacculata has white or yellow flowers with 4 petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brunia sacculata is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by seed, but it takes a long time to germinate. It can also be propagated by division of the rootball.
Where to Find Brunia sacculata
Brunia sacculata is found in South Africa.
Brunia sacculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brunia sacculata?
Brunia sacculata
What is the common name of Brunia sacculata?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Brunia sacculata?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed 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
IPNI record: 77114779-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001429284
Edward George Hudson Oliver (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.H.Oliv.' in the authors string.
Regine Classen-Bockhoff: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Class.-Bockh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77114779-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.