Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
prunoides
ID:
577035

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker f. & Exell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 69: 249 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576367



Common Names

  • Prunoides Burttia
  • Burttia Prunoides
  • Burttia Prunoide


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Description

Burttia prunoides (also called plum-leaved burttia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval leaves and produces small, white flowers. It typically grows in dry, open areas such as savannas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Burttia prunoides is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, yellowish-green, fragrant flowers. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Burttia prunoides is a small epiphytic orchid that grows up to 30 cm (12 in) tall. It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or by division of the plant. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Divisions should be planted in a well-drained medium and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Burttia prunoides

Burttia prunoides can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Burttia prunoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Burttia prunoides?

Burttia prunoides

What is the common name of Burttia prunoides?

Plum-leaved Burton's beauty

What is the natural habitat of Burttia prunoides?

South Africa

Species in the Burttia genus

Species in the Connaraceae family

Agelaea annobonensis, Agelaea baronii, Agelaea borneensis, Agelaea claessensii, Agelaea conraui, Agelaea gabonensis, Agelaea insignis, Agelaea macrophylla, Agelaea palmata, Agelaea paradoxa, Agelaea pentagyna, Agelaea poggeana, Agelaea rubiginosa, Agelaea trinervis, Burttia prunoides, Cnestidium bakerianum, Cnestidium froesii, Cnestidium guianense, Cnestidium rufescens, Cnestis bomiensis, Cnestis corniculata, Cnestis ferruginea, Cnestis macrantha, Cnestis macrophylla, Cnestis mannii, Cnestis mildbraedii, Cnestis palala, Cnestis polyphylla, Cnestis racemosa, Cnestis uncata, Cnestis urens, Cnestis yangambiensis, Connarus vulcanicus, Connarus africanus, Connarus agamae, Connarus andamanicus, Connarus annamensis, Connarus bariensis, Connarus beyrichii, Connarus blanchetii, Connarus brachybotryosus, Connarus bracteosovillosus, Connarus celatus, Connarus championii, Connarus cochinchinensis, Connarus conchocarpus, Connarus congolanus, Connarus cordatus, Connarus coriaceus, Connarus costaricensis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2687712: Based on the initial data import
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Arthur Wallis Exell (1901-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Exell' in the authors string.