Status:
valid
Authors:
W.R.Anderson & C.Davis
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 25: 145 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508596
Common Names
- Bronwenia peckoltii
- Peckoltii Bronwenia
- Peckoltii's Bronwenia
Description
Bronwenia peckoltii (also called Peckolt's Bronwenia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has small, white flowers and grows in sandy soils. It is found in dry, sunny areas, such as coastal dunes and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Bronwenia peckoltii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bronwenia peckoltii has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bronwenia peckoltii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a potting mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer for best results.
Where to Find Bronwenia peckoltii
Bronwenia peckoltii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.
Bronwenia peckoltii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bronwenia peckoltii?
Bronwenia peckoltii
What is the common name of Bronwenia peckoltii?
Peckoltii's Bronwenia
Where is Bronwenia peckoltii found?
Bronwenia peckoltii is found in South Africa
Species in the Bronwenia genus
Bronwenia acapulcensis,
Bronwenia brevipedicellata,
Bronwenia cinerascens,
Bronwenia cornifolia,
Bronwenia ferruginea,
Bronwenia longipilifera,
Bronwenia mathiasiae,
Bronwenia megaptera,
Bronwenia peckoltii,
Bronwenia wurdackii,
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,