Brunia palustris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palustris
ID:
749457
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltr. ex Dümmer) Class.-Bockh. & E.G.H.Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 1150 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748790
Common Names
- Brunia palustris
- Marsh Brunia
- Marsh Brunia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brunia palustris (also called 'Marsh brunia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in wet areas and other grassy areas, and has small white flowers and narrow, grey-green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Brunia palustris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brunia palustris is white and has five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have thin, lance-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brunia palustris is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize in spring.
Where to Find Brunia palustris
Brunia palustris can be found in moist, grassy areas in South Africa.
Brunia palustris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brunia palustris?
Brunia palustris
What is the common name of Brunia palustris?
Marsh Brunia
What is the natural habitat of Brunia palustris?
Marshy areas
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
Edward George Hudson Oliver (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.H.Oliv.' in the authors string.
Regine Classen-Bockhoff: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Class.-Bockh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77114778-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.