Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
commutata
ID:
565231

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1862

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564563

Common Names

  • Berzelia commutata
  • Changeable Berzelia
  • Commutata Berzelia

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Description

Berzelia commutata (also called Variable 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 commutata 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 commutata 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 commutata 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 commutata

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

Berzelia commutata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berzelia commutata?

Berzelia commutata

What is the common name of Berzelia commutata?

Common Berzelia

What is the natural habitat of Berzelia commutata?

It is found in dry grassland and scrub in 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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