Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
tibetica
ID:
572684

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 5: 168 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572016

Common Names

  • Braya tibetica
  • Tibetica Braya
  • Tibetica Braya

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Description

Braya tibetica (also called Tibetan 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 tibetica 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 tibetica 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 tibetica is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. 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 tibetica

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

Braya tibetica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Braya tibetica?

Braya tibetica

What is the family of Braya tibetica?

Brassicaceae

What is the common name of Braya tibetica?

Tibetan 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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:279664-1: Based on the initial data import