Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
incana
ID:
565183

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 2: 291 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564515

Common Names

  • Berteroa incana
  • Hoary Berteroa
  • Incana Berteroa

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Synonyms

  • Vesicaria incana Desv. [unknown]
  • Alyssum incanum L. [unknown]
  • Berteroa stricta Boiss. [unknown]
  • Crucifera berteroa E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Draba chaeirifolia J.P.Bergeret [unknown]
  • Draba cheiranthifolia Lam. [unknown]
  • Draba cheirifolia Berg. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Draba cheiriformis Lam. [unknown]
  • Draba dasycarpa Bernh. [unknown]
  • Draba himalayensis Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Farsetia incana R.Br. [unknown]
  • Berteroa incana trichocarpa Rohlena [unknown]
  • Berteroa incana bulgarica Degen & Urum. [unknown]
  • Berteroa incana stricta Stoj. & Stef. [unknown]
  • Moenchia incana (L.) Roth [unknown]
  • Berteroa incana trichocarpa (Rohlena) Trinajstić [unknown]
  • Alyssum incanum trichocarpum (Rohlena) Beck [unknown]

Description

Berteroa incana (also called Hoary Berteroa, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has an upright, spreading habit with alternate, ovate leaves. It is found in forests, thickets and along streams in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Berteroa incana is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used for its timber, which is used for furniture, construction, and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Berteroa incana is white and bell-shaped. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berteroa incana is an annual herb that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in autumn in a cold frame.

Where to Find Berteroa incana

Berteroa incana can be found in the tropical areas of Africa, including Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and Zaire.

Berteroa incana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berteroa incana?

Berteroa incana

What is the growth habit of Berteroa incana?

It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.

What is the native range of Berteroa incana?

It is native to Central Europe.

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2675159: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.