Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubra
ID:
565247

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 6: 189 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564579

Common Names

  • Berzelia rubra
  • Red Berzelia
  • Rubra Berzelia

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Berzelia rubra 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 rubra is white and bell-shaped. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berzelia rubra 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 rubra

Berzelia rubra can be found in South Africa in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Free State provinces.

Berzelia rubra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berzelia rubra?

Berzelia rubra

What is the common name of Berzelia rubra?

Red Berzelia

What is the natural habitat of Berzelia rubra?

It is found in the Western Cape of South Africa, in sandy soils and rocky outcrops

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,