Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arachnoidea
ID:
565226

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.C.Wendl.) Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral. : 138 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564558

Common Names

  • Berzelia arachnoidea
  • Spidery Berzelia
  • Arachnoidea Berzelia

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Description

Berzelia arachnoidea (also called Spider-web Berzelia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Western Cape of South Africa. It has small, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in rocky, sandy soils in dry areas and is often found in fynbos vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Berzelia arachnoidea 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 arachnoidea 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 arachnoidea 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 arachnoidea

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

Berzelia arachnoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berzelia arachnoidea?

Berzelia arachnoidea

What type of plant is Berzelia arachnoidea?

It is a shrub

Where is Berzelia arachnoidea 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,

References

Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126312-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.