Status:
valid
Authors:
Killip & Cuatrec.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 4: 341 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442465
Common Names
- Brunellia Rufa
- Rufa Brunellia
- Rufa False Holly
Description
Brunellia rufa (also called Red Brunellia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and riverbanks. It has small, white flowers that appear in summer.
Uses & Benefits
Brunellia rufa is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brunellia rufa has small, yellow, five-petaled flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brunellia rufa is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Brunellia rufa
Brunellia rufa is native to the Mediterranean region.
Brunellia rufa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brunellia rufa?
Brunellia rufa
What is the natural habitat of Brunellia rufa?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the world
What are the common names of Brunellia rufa?
Rufa Brunellia, Rufa Brunellia
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,