Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neglecta
ID:
573495

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 24: 443 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572827

Common Names

  • Brunia neglecta
  • Silver Brunia
  • Silver Star

Searching for Brunia neglecta? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Brunia neglecta (also called Silver Tree, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with silvery-green leaves and white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky, mountainous habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Brunia neglecta 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

Brunia neglecta has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

Searching for Brunia neglecta? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Brunia neglecta is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light.

Where to Find Brunia neglecta

Brunia neglecta can be found in South Africa, growing in rocky places and on hillsides.

Brunia neglecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brunia neglecta?

Brunia neglecta

What is the common name of Brunia neglecta?

Brunia

What is the natural habitat of Brunia neglecta?

Native to South Africa, occurring in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga provinces

Species in the Brunia genus

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

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126380-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.