Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) Sond.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 2: 312 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564580
Common Names
- Berzelia squarrosa
- Squarrose Berzelia
- Squarrosa Berzelia
Description
Berzelia squarrosa (also called Spreading 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 squarrosa has been used as an ornamental plant, as a garden plant, and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Berzelia squarrosa is white and bell-shaped. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Berzelia squarrosa 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 squarrosa
Berzelia squarrosa is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Free State provinces.
Berzelia squarrosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berzelia squarrosa?
Berzelia squarrosa
What is the common name of Berzelia squarrosa?
Squarrose Berzelia
What is the natural habitat of Berzelia squarrosa?
It is found in the Western Cape of South Africa, in sandy soils and rocky outcrops
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,