Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
bryoclada
ID:
1305782

Status:
valid

Authors:
Queiroz-Lima & D.B.O.S.Cardoso

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 43(1): 222. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318236



Common Names

  • Sauvagesia bryoclada
  • Bryoclada Sauvagesia
  • Sauvagesia Bryoclada


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Description

Sauvagesia bryoclada (also called Bryoclada Sauvagesia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It grows in rocky areas and in open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Sauvagesia bryoclada is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sauvagesia bryoclada are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sauvagesia bryoclada is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be about 6 inches in length and should be placed in a moist potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly.

Where to Find Sauvagesia bryoclada

Sauvagesia bryoclada can be found in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, in the states of Bahia and Sergipe.

Species in the Sauvagesia genus

Sauvagesia imthurniana, Sauvagesia guianensis, Sauvagesia fruticosa, Sauvagesia longipes, Sauvagesia oliveirae, Sauvagesia nitida, Sauvagesia longifolia, Sauvagesia linearifolia, Sauvagesia lanceolata, Sauvagesia angustifolia, Sauvagesia amoena, Sauvagesia falcisepala, Sauvagesia africana, Sauvagesia calophylla, Sauvagesia aliciae, Sauvagesia erioclada, Sauvagesia ericoides, Sauvagesia erecta, Sauvagesia elata, Sauvagesia deflexifolia, Sauvagesia pulchella, Sauvagesia sprengelii, Sauvagesia semicylindrifolia, Sauvagesia rubiginosa, Sauvagesia roraimensis, Sauvagesia ribeiroi, Sauvagesia ramosissima, Sauvagesia ramosa, Sauvagesia racemosa, Sauvagesia tenella, Sauvagesia nudicaulis, Sauvagesia paniculata, Sauvagesia cryptothallis, Sauvagesia lagevianae, Sauvagesia insignis, Sauvagesia paucielata, Sauvagesia brevipetala, Sauvagesia tafelbergensis, Sauvagesia capillaris, Sauvagesia deficiens, Sauvagesia elegantissima, Sauvagesia glandulosa, Sauvagesia serrata, Sauvagesia vellozii, Sauvagesia laciniata, Sauvagesia rhodoleuca, Sauvagesia paganuccii, Sauvagesia setulosa, Sauvagesia spicata, Sauvagesia insolita,

Species in the Ochnaceae family

References

Domingos Benício Oliveira Silva Cardoso: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.B.O.S.Cardoso' in the authors string.
Adriana Queiroz-Lima: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Queiroz-Lima' in the authors string.