Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
573546

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm. ex R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 590 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572878

Common Names

  • Brunonia australis
  • Silver Brunia
  • Silver Star

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Synonyms

  • Brunonia australis macrocephala Colozza [unknown]
  • Brunonia australis sericea (R.Br.) Colozza [unknown]
  • Brunonia australis simplex (Lindl.) Colozza [unknown]
  • Brunonia sericea R.Br. [unknown]
  • Brunonia simplex Lindl. [unknown]
  • Jasione ausfeldii Regel [unknown]

Description

Brunonia australis (also called Bluebell Creeper, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has small, blue-green leaves and produces small, blue flowers in the summer. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Brunonia australis 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 Brunonia australis is a small, white, bell-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

Brunonia australis is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It is also possible to propagate it from cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Brunonia australis

Brunonia australis is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.

Brunonia australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brunonia australis?

Brunonia australis

What is the common name of Brunonia australis?

Brunonia

What is the natural habitat of Brunonia australis?

Native to Australia, occurring in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania

Species in the Brunonia genus

Species in the Goodeniaceae family

Anthotium humile, Anthotium junciforme, Anthotium odontophyllum, Anthotium rubriflorum, Brunonia australis, Coopernookia barbata, Coopernookia chisholmii, Coopernookia georgei, Coopernookia polygalacea, Coopernookia scabridiuscula, Coopernookia strophiolata, Crossotoma spinescens, Crossotoma oleoides, Dampiera adpressa, Dampiera alata, Dampiera altissima, Dampiera angulata, Dampiera anonyma, Dampiera atriplicina, Dampiera candicans, Dampiera carinata, Dampiera cervula, Dampiera cinerea, Dampiera conospermoides, Dampiera coronata, Dampiera decurrens, Dampiera deltoidea, Dampiera dentata, Dampiera discolor, Dampiera diversifolia, Dampiera dysantha, Dampiera eriantha, Dampiera eriocephala, Dampiera fasciculata, Dampiera ferruginea, Dampiera fitzgeraldensis, Dampiera fusca, Dampiera galbraithiana, Dampiera glabrescens, Dampiera haematotricha, Dampiera hederacea, Dampiera heteroptera, Dampiera incana, Dampiera juncea, Dampiera krauseana, Dampiera lanceolata, Dampiera latealata, Dampiera lavandulacea, Dampiera leptoclada, Dampiera lindleyi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2684267: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.