Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
glabella
ID:
572601

Status:
valid

Authors:
Richardson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Bot. App. (Richardson) 1: 743. 1823

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000571933

Common Names

  • Braya glabella
  • Glabella Braya
  • Glabella Braya

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Synonyms

  • Platypetalum nanum Turcz. ex Bunge [unknown]
  • Braya aenea pseudoaenea V.V.Petrovsky [unknown]
  • Braya alpina americana (Hook.) S.Watson [unknown]
  • Braya alpina americana Hook. [unknown]
  • Braya alpina glabella (Richardson) S.Watson [unknown]
  • Braya alpina glabella Kjellm. [unknown]
  • Braya americana Fernald [unknown]
  • Braya bartlettiana Jordal [unknown]
  • Braya bartlettiana vestita Hultén [unknown]
  • Braya humilis americana (Hook.) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Braya humilis glabella (Richardson) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Braya nana Bunge [unknown]
  • Braya platypetala Turcz. [unknown]
  • Braya purpurascens leiocarpa O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Braya siliquosa tilingii (Regel & Tiling) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Braya glabella glabella [unknown]
  • Braya alpina americana Hook. [unknown]
  • Braya glabella glabella [unknown]

Description

Braya glabella (also called Braya glabella, 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 glabella 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 glabella has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Braya glabella is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Sow the seeds in late spring or early summer, and thin the seedlings to 12-15 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize monthly. Propagate by seed or division.

Where to Find Braya glabella

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

Braya glabella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Braya glabella?

Braya glabella

What is the family of Braya glabella?

Brassicaceae

What is the common name of Braya glabella?

Smooth Braya

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-2683032: Based on the initial data import
John Richardson (1787-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Richardson' in the authors string.