Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
442791

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec. & C.I.Orozco

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 16: 453 (1991 publ. 1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442123

Common Names

  • Brunellia pauciflora
  • Brazilian Broom
  • Broom Flower

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Description

Brunellia pauciflora (also called 'Few-flowered Brunellia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It grows in shady areas in humid tropical climates, and has lanceolate leaves and small blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Brunellia pauciflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brunellia pauciflora has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brunellia pauciflora is a tropical shrub that is native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3 meters in height and has dark green, leathery leaves. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sheltered position and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Brunellia pauciflora

Brunellia pauciflora is found in Central and South America.

Brunellia pauciflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brunellia pauciflora?

Brunellia pauciflora

What is the common name of Brunellia pauciflora?

Few-flowered Brunellia

What is the natural habitat of Brunellia pauciflora?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil

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.
Clara Inés Orozco (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.I.Orozco' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303349-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.