Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
brassii
ID:
442248

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.M.Perry

Source:
ksu

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 30: 147 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441580



Common Names

  • Spiraeopsis brassii
  • Brass's Spiraea-daisy
  • Brass's Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Spiraeopsis pubescens L.M.Perry [unknown]
  • Caldcluvia brassii (L.M.Perry) Hoogland [unknown]

Description

Spiraeopsis brassii (also called Brassii, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and trifoliate leaves. It grows in moist areas, such as along streams and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Spiraeopsis brassii is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spiraeopsis brassii is white with yellow center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spiraeopsis brassii is a perennial that grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The plants can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Spiraeopsis brassii

Spiraeopsis brassii is native to the Caribbean and Central America.

Spiraeopsis brassii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spiraeopsis brassii?

Spiraeopsis brassii

What is the common name of Spiraeopsis brassii?

Brass's spiraea

What is the natural habitat of Spiraeopsis brassii?

It is found in moist forests and disturbed areas in the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador

Species in the Cunoniaceae family

Ackama australiensis, Ackama nubicola, Ackama paniculosa, Ackama rosifolia, Acrophyllum australe, Acrophyllum venosum, Aistopetalum multiflorum, Aistopetalum viticoides, Anodopetalum biglandulosum, Bauera capitata, Bauera rubioides, Bauera sessiliflora, Caldcluvia paniculata, Callicoma serratifolia, Ceratopetalum apetalum, Ceratopetalum corymbosum, Ceratopetalum gummiferum, Ceratopetalum hylandii, Ceratopetalum iugumense, Ceratopetalum macrophyllum, Ceratopetalum succirubrum, Ceratopetalum tetrapterum, Ceratopetalum virchowii, Codia belepensis, Codia jaffrei, Codia mackeeana, Codia triverticillata, Codia albicans, Codia albifrons, Codia cinerascens, Codia discolor, Codia ferruginea, Codia fusca, Codia incrassata, Codia microphylla, Codia montana, Codia nitida, Codia spatulata, Codia xerophila, Cunonia alticola, Cunonia aoupiniensis, Cunonia atrorubens, Cunonia austrocaledonica, Cunonia balansae, Cunonia bernieri, Cunonia bullata, Cunonia capensis, Cunonia cerifera, Cunonia deplanchei, Cunonia lenormandii,