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
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.
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 Braya genus
Braya alpina,
Braya fernaldii,
Braya gamosepala,
Braya glabella,
Braya humilis,
Braya linearis,
Braya longii,
Braya pamirica,
Braya pilosa,
Braya purpurascens,
Braya rosea,
Braya scharnhorsti,
Braya siliquosa,
Braya thomsonii,
Braya thorild-wulffii,
Braya tibetica,
Braya alpina,
Braya humilis,
Braya parvia,
Braya piasezkii,
Braya qingshuiheense,
Braya sichuanica,
Braya fengii,
Braya stigmatosa,
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,