Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
curtisii
ID:
571025

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 16: t. 1566 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570357



Common Names

  • Brachylophon curtisii
  • Curtis's Brachylophon
  • Brachylophon Curtis's


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Synonyms

  • Brachylophon curtisii hullettii (King) Ridl. [unknown]
  • Brachylophon hulletti King [unknown]
  • Brachylophon scortechinii King [unknown]

Description

Brachylophon curtisii (also called Curtis' Brachylophon, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Brachylophon curtisii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant smell and is often used in perfumes and aromatherapy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachylophon curtisii is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachylophon curtisii is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Brachylophon curtisii

Brachylophon curtisii is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands.

Brachylophon curtisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachylophon curtisii?

Brachylophon curtisii

What is the family of Brachylophon curtisii?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Brachylophon curtisii?

Curtis's brachylophon

Species in the Brachylophon genus

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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