Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
cayambensis
ID:
439451

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 2: 115. 1970

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438783

Common Names

  • Brunellia
  • Cayambe Brunellia
  • Cayambensis Brunellia

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Description

Brunellia cayambensis (also called Cayambe Brunellia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant in the Brunelliaceae family. It has yellow and white flowers and is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical forests and wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Brunellia cayambensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brunellia cayambensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brunellia cayambensis is a perennial shrub that grows in moist, well-drained soils. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. It can also be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Brunellia cayambensis

Brunellia cayambensis can be found in Central and South America.

Brunellia cayambensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brunellia cayambensis?

Brunellia cayambensis

What is the common name of Brunellia cayambensis?

Cayambe Brunellia

What is the natural habitat of Brunellia cayambensis?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Brunellia genus

Brunellia acostae, Brunellia acutangula, Brunellia amayensis, Brunellia boliviana, Brunellia boqueronensis, Brunellia briquetii, Brunellia brunnea, Brunellia cayambensis, Brunellia comocladifolia, Brunellia costaricensis, Brunellia cutervensis, Brunellia cuzcoensis, Brunellia dichapetaloides, Brunellia dulcis, Brunellia ecuadoriensis, Brunellia elliptica, Brunellia farallonensis, Brunellia foreroi, Brunellia glabra, Brunellia goudotii, Brunellia hexasepala, Brunellia hygrothermica, Brunellia inermis, Brunellia integrifolia, Brunellia latifolia, Brunellia littlei, Brunellia macrophylla, Brunellia mexicana, Brunellia morii, Brunellia neblinensis, Brunellia occidentalis, Brunellia oliveri, Brunellia ovalifolia, Brunellia pallida, Brunellia pauciflora, Brunellia penderiscana, Brunellia pitayensis, Brunellia propinqua, Brunellia putumayensis, Brunellia racemifera, Brunellia rhoides, Brunellia rufa, Brunellia sibundoya, Brunellia standleyana, Brunellia stenoptera, Brunellia stuebelii, Brunellia subsessilis, Brunellia tomentosa, Brunellia trianae, Brunellia trigyna,

Species in the Brunelliaceae family

Brunellia acostae, Brunellia acutangula, Brunellia amayensis, Brunellia boliviana, Brunellia boqueronensis, Brunellia briquetii, Brunellia brunnea, Brunellia cayambensis, Brunellia comocladifolia, Brunellia costaricensis, Brunellia cutervensis, Brunellia cuzcoensis, Brunellia dichapetaloides, Brunellia dulcis, Brunellia ecuadoriensis, Brunellia elliptica, Brunellia farallonensis, Brunellia foreroi, Brunellia glabra, Brunellia goudotii, Brunellia hexasepala, Brunellia hygrothermica, Brunellia inermis, Brunellia integrifolia, Brunellia latifolia, Brunellia littlei, Brunellia macrophylla, Brunellia mexicana, Brunellia morii, Brunellia neblinensis, Brunellia occidentalis, Brunellia oliveri, Brunellia ovalifolia, Brunellia pallida, Brunellia pauciflora, Brunellia penderiscana, Brunellia pitayensis, Brunellia propinqua, Brunellia putumayensis, Brunellia racemifera, Brunellia rhoides, Brunellia rufa, Brunellia sibundoya, Brunellia standleyana, Brunellia stenoptera, Brunellia stuebelii, Brunellia subsessilis, Brunellia tomentosa, Brunellia trianae, Brunellia trigyna,

References

José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:37454-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.