Harrisonia brownii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brownii
ID:
716570
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Juss.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Hist. Nat. 12: 540 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715903
Common Names
- Harrisonia brownii
- Brown's Harrisonia
- Harrisonia Brownii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Harrisonia brownii (also called Brown's Rose, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Ethiopia. It has white flowers and grows up to 3 meters in height. It grows in rocky soils and in dry, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Harrisonia brownii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a yellow dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Harrisonia brownii are white or pink in color and have five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Harrisonia brownii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. For cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early fall and place them in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Harrisonia brownii
Harrisonia brownii is native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia.
Harrisonia brownii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Harrisonia brownii?
Harrisonia brownii
What is the common name of Harrisonia brownii?
Unknown
What is the natural habitat of Harrisonia brownii?
Tropical forests
Species in the Harrisonia genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,
References
Adrien-Henri de Jussieu (1797-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Juss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:813732-1: Based on the initial data import