Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
573527

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Mey. ex Sond.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 2: 315 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572859

Common Names

  • Brunia villosa
  • Silver Brunia
  • Silver Star

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Description

Brunia villosa (also called Silver Tree, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, silvery-green leaves and produces small, white flowers in the summer. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Brunia villosa is a popular ornamental plant used in flower arrangements and bouquets. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a filler in hanging baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brunia villosa is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brunia villosa 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 villosa

Brunia villosa is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Brunia villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brunia villosa?

Brunia villosa

What is the common name of Brunia villosa?

Brunia

What is the natural habitat of Brunia villosa?

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

William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126415-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.