Brachystele bracteosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bracteosa
ID:
385142
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 37(2): 372 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384474
Common Names
- Bristly-bracted Star-of-Bethlehem
- Bristly Star-of-Bethlehem
- Bristly-bracted Starofbethlehem
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- Neottia bracteosa Steud. [unknown]
- Spiranthes bracteosa Lindl. [unknown]
- Gyrostachys bracteosa Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Brachystele bracteosa (also called Bracted Sainfoin, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and scrubland. It has a woody stem and its leaves are pinnate, with small, yellow flowers and long, hairy sepals.
Uses & Benefits
Brachystele bracteosa is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brachystele bracteosa has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.
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Brachystele bracteosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures down to -20°C. It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Brachystele bracteosa
Brachystele bracteosa can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Brachystele bracteosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachystele bracteosa?
Brachystele bracteosa
What is the common name of Brachystele bracteosa?
Bracted restharrow
What is the habitat of Brachystele bracteosa?
It grows in dry, sunny places, such as grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas
Species in the Brachystele genus
Brachystele arechavaletae, Brachystele bicrinita, Brachystele bracteosa, Brachystele burkartii, Brachystele camporum, Brachystele chlorops, Brachystele cyclochila, Brachystele delicatula, Brachystele dilatata, Brachystele guayanensis, Brachystele luzmariana, Brachystele maasii, Brachystele oxyanthos, Brachystele pappulosa, Brachystele scabrilingua, Brachystele subfiliformis, Brachystele unilateralis, Brachystele waldemarii, Brachystele widgrenii, Brachystele tamayoana, Brachystele icmadophila,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-23896: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.