Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
brunnea
ID:
1304750

Status:
valid

Authors:
Echtern.

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 64: 30 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317204

Common Names

  • Comanthera brunnea
  • Brunnea Comanthera
  • Comanthera ovalifolia

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Description

Comanthera brunnea (also called Comanthera brunnea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Comanthera brunnea is used for its edible fruits, which are rich in vitamins and minerals. The leaves are used for thatching roofs and for making baskets and mats. The wood is used for construction, furniture, and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Comanthera brunnea has small, white flowers and produces small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, unbranched stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Comanthera brunnea is a tropical plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is best done by seed or division.

Where to Find Comanthera brunnea

Comanthera brunnea is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Comanthera brunnea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Comanthera brunnea?

Comanthera brunnea

What is the common name of Comanthera brunnea?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Comanthera brunnea?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

Species in the Comanthera genus

Comanthera kegeliana, Comanthera harleyi, Comanthera euschemus, Comanthera elegantula, Comanthera elegans, Comanthera dealbata, Comanthera curralensis, Comanthera brasiliana, Comanthera bisulcata, Comanthera bahiensis, Comanthera aurifibrata, Comanthera aciphylla, Comanthera hatschbachii, Comanthera xeranthemoides, Comanthera caespitosa, Comanthera centauroides, Comanthera reflexa, Comanthera jenmanii, Comanthera floccosa, Comanthera circinnata, Comanthera cipoensis, Comanthera giuliettiae, Comanthera suberosa, Comanthera ruprechtiana, Comanthera paepalophylla, Comanthera nivea, Comanthera nitida, Comanthera magnifica, Comanthera imbricata, Comanthera mucugensis, Comanthera lanosa, Comanthera retroflexa, Comanthera pignalii, Comanthera brunnea, Comanthera dimera, Comanthera angustifolia, Comanthera tricostata, Comanthera borbae,

Species in the Eriocaulaceae family

Comanthera kegeliana, Comanthera harleyi, Comanthera euschemus, Comanthera elegantula, Comanthera elegans, Comanthera dealbata, Comanthera curralensis, Comanthera brasiliana, Comanthera bisulcata, Comanthera bahiensis, Comanthera aurifibrata, Comanthera aciphylla, Comanthera hatschbachii, Comanthera xeranthemoides, Comanthera caespitosa, Comanthera centauroides, Comanthera reflexa, Comanthera jenmanii, Comanthera floccosa, Comanthera circinnata, Comanthera cipoensis, Comanthera giuliettiae, Comanthera suberosa, Comanthera ruprechtiana, Comanthera paepalophylla, Comanthera nivea, Comanthera nitida, Comanthera magnifica, Comanthera imbricata, Comanthera mucugensis, Comanthera lanosa, Comanthera retroflexa, Comanthera pignalii, Comanthera brunnea, Comanthera dimera, Comanthera angustifolia, Comanthera tricostata, Comanthera borbae, Eriocaulon abyssinicum, Eriocaulon achiton, Eriocaulon acutibracteatum, Eriocaulon acutifolium, Eriocaulon adamesii, Eriocaulon aethiopicum, Eriocaulon africanum, Eriocaulon afzelianum, Eriocaulon albocapitatum, Eriocaulon alleizettei, Eriocaulon alpestre, Eriocaulon alpinum,

References

Livia Echternacht (b.1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Echtern.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60458104-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.