Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
susaconensis
ID:
1329712

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) C.I.Orozco

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2015-22: 2 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342166

Common Names

  • Brunellia susaconensis
  • Susaconensis Brunellia
  • Susaconensis Brunelli

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Description

Brunellia susaconensis (also called 'Brunellia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brunellia susaconensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to control soil erosion and to provide food and shelter for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brunellia susaconensis has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. Seedlings have a single pair of opposite, elliptic-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brunellia susaconensis is a perennial herb with a rhizomatous root system. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought.

Where to Find Brunellia susaconensis

Brunellia susaconensis can be found in Colombia.

Brunellia susaconensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brunellia susaconensis?

Brunellia susaconensis

What is the common name of Brunellia susaconensis?

Susacon Brunellia

What is the natural habitat of Brunellia susaconensis?

Tropical moist montane forests

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:77146569-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.