Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
hygrothermica
ID:
441874

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 27: 76 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441206

Common Names

  • Hygrothermic Brunellia
  • Hygrothermic Plant
  • Hygrothermic Flower

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Description

Brunellia hygrothermica (also called 'Hygrothermic Brunellia', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It has succulent leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in rocky, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Brunellia hygrothermica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brunellia hygrothermica has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have a rosette-like shape with thin, fleshy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brunellia hygrothermica is a hardy, drought-tolerant succulent that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. Fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Brunellia hygrothermica

Brunellia hygrothermica can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Brunellia hygrothermica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brunellia hygrothermica?

Brunellia hygrothermica

What is the common name of Brunellia hygrothermica?

Hygrothermic Brunellia

What is the natural habitat of Brunellia hygrothermica?

Brunellia hygrothermica is native to Central and South America

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:37480-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.