Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intermedia
ID:
565243

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 6: 188 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564575

Common Names

  • Berzelia intermedia
  • Intermediate Berzelia
  • Intermedia Berzelia

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Description

Berzelia intermedia (also called Intermediate Berzelia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in rocky areas and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Berzelia intermedia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its bright yellow flowers make it a popular choice for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and roots being used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Berzelia intermedia 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 intermedia 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 intermedia

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

Berzelia intermedia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berzelia intermedia?

Berzelia intermedia

What is the common name of Berzelia intermedia?

Intermediate Berzelia

What is the natural habitat of Berzelia intermedia?

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,