Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abrotanoides
ID:
565224

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Brongn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris) 8: 371 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564556

Common Names

  • Berzelia abrotanoides
  • Southernwood Berzelia
  • Abrotanoides Berzelia

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Description

Berzelia abrotanoides (also called Abrotanum Berzelia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has an upright form and grows up to 4 feet tall and wide. Its leaves are dark green and have a glossy texture. It is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Berzelia abrotanoides is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used for its timber, which is used for furniture, construction, and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Berzelia abrotanoides is small and white with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berzelia abrotanoides is an easy-to-grow plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated from seed, but it can take up to two years for the seedlings to reach maturity.

Where to Find Berzelia abrotanoides

Berzelia abrotanoides can be found in the temperate regions of South Africa, including the provinces of Eastern Cape, Free State, and Western Cape.

Berzelia abrotanoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berzelia abrotanoides?

Berzelia abrotanoides

What type of plant is Berzelia abrotanoides?

It is a shrub

Where is Berzelia abrotanoides native to?

It is native to South Africa

Species in the Bruniaceae family

Audouinia capitata, Audouinia laxa, Audouinia laevis, Audouinia esterhuyseniae, Audouinia hispida, Berzelia abrotanoides, Berzelia alopecuroides, Berzelia arachnoidea, Berzelia burchellii, Berzelia commutata, Berzelia cordifolia, Berzelia dregeana, Berzelia ecklonii, Berzelia galpinii, Berzelia incurva, Berzelia intermedia, Berzelia lanuginosa, Berzelia rubra, Berzelia squarrosa, Berzelia albiflora, Berzelia stokoei, Berzelia alopecurioides, Brunia cordata, Brunia fragarioides, Brunia laevis, Brunia macrocephala, Brunia microphylla, Brunia neglecta, Brunia noduliflora, Brunia paleacea, Brunia phylicoides, Brunia squalida, Brunia villosa, Brunia virgata, Brunia palustris, Brunia compacta, Brunia barnardii, Brunia monostyla, Brunia africana, Brunia purpurea, Brunia pentandra, Brunia sphaerocephala, Brunia monogyna, Brunia powrieae, Brunia oblongifolia, Brunia pillansii, Brunia esterhuyseniae, Brunia trigyna, Brunia schlechteri, Brunia callunoides,

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