Brunia formosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosa
ID:
573471
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dum.Cours.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1802
Citation Micro:
Bot. Cult. 3: 616 (1802)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572803
Common Names
- Brunia formosa
- Silver Tree
- Silver Brunia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brunia formosa (also called 'Beautiful Brunia', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the temperate regions of South Africa. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands, and has small, leathery, oval leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Brunia formosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in dried flower arrangements and as a filler in bouquets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brunia formosa is white and bell-shaped with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brunia formosa is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Keep moist until rooted.
Where to Find Brunia formosa
Brunia formosa can be found in the temperate regions of South Africa.
Brunia formosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brunia formosa?
Brunia formosa
What are the common names of Brunia formosa?
Mangrove Apple, Mangrove Bitter Apple
What are the uses of Brunia formosa?
Timber, fuel, and medicine
Species in the Brunia genus
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, Brunia bullata, Brunia variabilis, Brunia thomae, Brunia angulata, Brunia myrtoides, Brunia dregeana, Brunia tulbaghensis, Brunia latebracteata, Brunia sacculata, Brunia cordata, Brunia elegans, Brunia formosa, Brunia glabrata, Brunia hirsuta, Brunia imbricata, Brunia lancifolia,
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
Georges Louis Marie Dumont de Courset (1746-1824): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dum.Cours.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126359-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.