Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ames) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 164 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383729
Common Names
- Brachypeza zamboangensis
- Zamboanga Brachypeza
- Zamboanga Bird's-foot
Synonyms
- Sarcochilus zamboangensis Ames [unknown]
Description
Brachypeza zamboangensis (also called Zamboanga Brachypeza, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in rocky areas and in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Brachypeza zamboangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds and small mammals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brachypeza zamboangensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Brachypeza zamboangensis: This plant is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay and sandy soils. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained medium. Division is best done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Brachypeza zamboangensis
Brachypeza zamboangensis is found in the Philippines.
Brachypeza zamboangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachypeza zamboangensis?
Brachypeza zamboangensis
What is the family of Brachypeza zamboangensis?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Brachypeza zamboangensis?
Zamboanga Daisy
Species in the Brachypeza genus
Brachypeza archytas,
Brachypeza indusiata,
Brachypeza koeteiensis,
Brachypeza laotica,
Brachypeza minimipes,
Brachypeza stenoglottis,
Brachypeza zamboangensis,
Brachypeza cladostachya,
Brachypeza pallida,
Brachypeza semiteretifolia,
Brachypeza simondiana,
Brachypeza unguiculata,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,