Brunia powrieae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
powrieae
ID:
749510
Status:
valid
Authors:
Class.-Bockh. & E.G.H.Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 1149 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748843
Common Names
- Brunia powrieae
- Powrie's Brunia
- Powrie's Silver Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brunia powrieae (also called Powrie's Brunia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub with oblong leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Brunia powrieae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brunia powrieae has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brunia powrieae is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to the Cape Floristic Region of South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a sandy, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-drained rooting medium. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Brunia powrieae
Brunia powrieae is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky outcrops and grasslands in the western parts of the country.
Brunia powrieae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brunia powrieae?
Brunia powrieae
What type of plant is Brunia powrieae?
A shrub
What is the natural habitat of Brunia powrieae?
Dry and rocky slopes
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:77114349-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.