Braya thomsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thomsonii
ID:
572682
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 5: 168 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572014
Common Names
- Braya thomsonii
- Thomsonii Braya
- Thomsonii Braya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Braya thomsonii (also called Thomson's Braya, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with a thick, tuberous rootstock. It is native to South Africa and grows in grassland and savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Braya thomsonii is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as headaches, fever, and stomach problems. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Braya thomsonii 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 thomsonii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Arctic and Subarctic regions of North America. It is a low-growing plant, growing to a height of 10-20 cm. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in the fall in a sheltered location. Division can be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Braya thomsonii
Braya thomsonii can be found in the Arctic regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.
Braya thomsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Braya thomsonii?
Braya thomsonii
What is the family of Braya thomsonii?
Brassicaceae
What is the common name of Braya thomsonii?
Thomson'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
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:279662-1: Based on the initial data import