Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cauliflora
ID:
571462

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.C.Tsoong & L.T.Lu

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 67(2): 394 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570794



Common Names

  • Brandisia cauliflora
  • Stem-flowering Brandisia
  • Brandisia
  • Stem-flowering Brandisia


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Description

Brandisia cauliflora (also called Cauliflower Thorn, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows in dry, rocky soils in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brandisia cauliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to create a low-maintenance landscape. The plant has a long flowering season and produces bright yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brandisia cauliflora has white, bell-shaped flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brandisia cauliflora is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or seeds.

Where to Find Brandisia cauliflora

Brandisia cauliflora can be found in tropical rainforests in India and Southeast Asia.

Brandisia cauliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brandisia cauliflora?

Brandisia cauliflora

What is the common name of Brandisia cauliflora?

Cauliflower Brandisia

What is the natural habitat of Brandisia cauliflora?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Pu Chiu Tsoong (1906-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Tsoong' in the authors string.
Ling Ti Lu (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.T.Lu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799864-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].