Braya fernaldii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fernaldii
ID:
572596
Status:
valid
Authors:
Abbe
Source:
cmp
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 50: 12, t. 1090, fig. 2. 1948
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000571928
Common Names
- Braya fernaldii
- Fernaldii Braya
- Fernaldii Braya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Braya purpurascens fernaldii (Abbe) B.Boivin [unknown]
Description
Braya fernaldii (also called Braya fernaldii, 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 fernaldii 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
Braya fernaldii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Braya fernaldii 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 fernaldii
Braya fernaldii can be found in the Arctic regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.
Braya fernaldii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Braya fernaldii?
Braya fernaldii
What is the family of Braya fernaldii?
Brassicaceae
What is the common name of Braya fernaldii?
Fernald's Braya
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2683027: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Cleveland Abbe (1905-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Abbe' in the authors string.