Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alopecurioides
ID:
1315609

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 2: 310 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328063

Common Names

  • Berzelia alopecurioides
  • Alopecurioides Berzelia
  • Alopecurioides Daisy

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Description

Berzelia alopecurioides (also called 'Pincushion Bush', among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the family Proteaceae. It is native to the Southern Hemisphere, with its range extending from South Africa to New Zealand. It is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Berzelia alopecurioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine for their anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berzelia alopecurioides has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berzelia alopecurioides can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Both methods should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Berzelia alopecurioides

Berzelia alopecurioides is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Berzelia alopecurioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berzelia alopecurioides?

Berzelia alopecurioides

What is the common name of Berzelia alopecurioides?

African Rice

What is the natural habitat of Berzelia alopecurioides?

Wetlands and swamps

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,

References

Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126311-1: Based on the initial data import