Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
572570

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sternb. & Hoppe

Source:
cmp

Year:
1815

Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Königl.-Baier. Bot. Ges. Regensburg 1(1): 66 (1815)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000571902

Common Names

  • Braya alpina
  • Alpine Braya
  • Alpina Braya

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Synonyms

  • Braya alpina insignis Bertol. [unknown]
  • Erysimum brayoides Schrank [unknown]
  • Hesperis glabella Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium alpinum E.Fourn. [unknown]

Description

Braya alpina (also called Braya alpina, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and a grey-green foliage. It is native to South America, and is typically found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Braya alpina is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as a tonic. It is also used to treat fever, rheumatism, and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Braya alpina is a small white or pinkish flower with 4 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened oval. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Braya alpina is a perennial succulent that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Water moderately during the summer and keep dry during the winter.

Where to Find Braya alpina

Braya alpina can be found in the Arctic regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Braya alpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Braya alpina?

Braya alpina

What is the common name of Braya alpina?

Alpine Braya

Where is Braya alpina native to?

Canada

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

David Heinrich Hoppe (1760-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoppe' in the authors string.
Kaspar Maria von Sternberg (1761-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sternb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:279595-1: Based on the initial data import