Brunia glabrata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabrata
ID:
573474
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thunb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
Phytogr. Blätt. 1: 18 (1803)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572806
Common Names
- Brunia glabrata
- Silver Brunia
- Silver Star
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brunia glabrata (also called 'Smooth 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 glabrata 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 glabrata 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 glabrata is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1m and a width of 1m. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting.
Where to Find Brunia glabrata
Brunia glabrata can be found in the temperate regions of South Africa.
Brunia glabrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brunia glabrata?
Brunia glabrata
What are the common names of Brunia glabrata?
Mangrove Apple, Mangrove Bitter Apple
What are the uses of Brunia glabrata?
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
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126361-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.