Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 1: 65 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000571983
Common Names
- Braya pilosa
- Pilosa Braya
- Pilosa Braya
Synonyms
- Braya purpurascens pilosa O.E.Schulz [unknown]
- Braya purpurascens pilosa (Hook.) Hultén [unknown]
- Hesperis pilosa Kuntze [deprecated]
Description
Braya pilosa (also called Braya pilosa, 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 pilosa 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 pilosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Braya pilosa 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 pilosa
Braya pilosa can be found in the Arctic regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.
Braya pilosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Braya pilosa?
Braya pilosa
What is the family of Braya pilosa?
Brassicaceae
What is the common name of Braya pilosa?
Hairy 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,