Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) Sond.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 2: 310 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564557
Common Names
- Berzelia alopecuroides
- Fox-tail Berzelia
- Alopecuroides Berzelia
Description
Berzelia alopecuroides (also called Foxtail Berzelia, among many other common names) is a small deciduous shrub native to South Africa. It has a rounded form and grows up to 6 feet tall and wide. Its leaves are yellow-green and have a waxy coating. It is found in dry, open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Berzelia alopecuroides 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 alopecuroides 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Berzelia alopecuroides 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 alopecuroides
Berzelia alopecuroides can be found in the temperate regions of South Africa, including the provinces of Eastern Cape, Free State, and Western Cape.
Berzelia alopecuroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berzelia alopecuroides?
Berzelia alopecuroides
What type of plant is Berzelia alopecuroides?
It is a shrub
Where is Berzelia alopecuroides native to?
It is native to South Africa
Species in the Berzelia genus
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,
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,