Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss. & Balansa) Cullen & T.R.Dudley
Source:
cmp
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 71: 228 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569044
Common Names
- Bornmuellera glabrescens
- Glabrescens Bornmuellera
- Bornmuellera glabrescens
Synonyms
- Ptilotrichum glabrescens Boiss. [unknown]
- Vesicaria glabrescens Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Bornmuellera glabrescens (also called 'Smooth Bornmuellera', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas. It is found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, savannas, and prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Bornmuellera glabrescens can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or screen. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Bornmuellera glabrescens are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and wiry.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bornmuellera glabrescens is a perennial, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is hardy to USDA Zone 6.
Where to Find Bornmuellera glabrescens
Bornmuellera glabrescens can be found in tropical South America, from Colombia to Bolivia.
Bornmuellera glabrescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bornmuellera glabrescens?
Bornmuellera glabrescens
What is the common name of Bornmuellera glabrescens?
Smooth Bornmuellera
What is the natural habitat of Bornmuellera glabrescens?
It is native to Turkey and the Caucasus region
Species in the Bornmuellera genus
Bornmuellera angustifolia,
Bornmuellera baldaccii,
Bornmuellera cappadocica,
Bornmuellera dieckii,
Bornmuellera glabrescens,
Bornmuellera kiyakii,
Bornmuellera petri,
Bornmuellera tymphaea,
Bornmuellera emarginata,
Bornmuellera davisii,
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,