Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.Gates) W.R.Anderson & C.Davis
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 25: 141 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508586
Common Names
- Bronwenia brevipedicellata
- Brevipedicellate Bronwenia
- Brevipedicellate African Violet
Synonyms
- Banisteriopsis brevipedicellata B.Gates [unknown]
Description
Bronwenia brevipedicellata (also called Short-Pedicel Bronwenia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has small, white flowers and grows in sandy soils. It is found in dry, sunny areas, such as coastal dunes and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Bronwenia brevipedicellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bronwenia brevipedicellata has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender seed capsule. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bronwenia brevipedicellata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a potting mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer for best results.
Where to Find Bronwenia brevipedicellata
Bronwenia brevipedicellata is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.
Bronwenia brevipedicellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bronwenia brevipedicellata?
Bronwenia brevipedicellata
What is the family of Bronwenia brevipedicellata?
Asteraceae
Where is Bronwenia brevipedicellata found?
Mexico
Species in the Bronwenia genus
Bronwenia acapulcensis,
Bronwenia brevipedicellata,
Bronwenia cinerascens,
Bronwenia cornifolia,
Bronwenia ferruginea,
Bronwenia longipilifera,
Bronwenia mathiasiae,
Bronwenia megaptera,
Bronwenia peckoltii,
Bronwenia wurdackii,
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii,
Acmanthera duckei,
Acmanthera fernandesii,
Acmanthera latifolia,
Acmanthera longifolia,
Acmanthera minima,
Acmanthera parviflora,
Acridocarpus adenophorus,
Acridocarpus alopecurus,
Acridocarpus alternifolius,
Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus,
Acridocarpus ballyi,
Acridocarpus camerunensis,
Acridocarpus chevalieri,
Acridocarpus chloropterus,
Acridocarpus congestus,
Acridocarpus congolensis,
Acridocarpus excelsus,
Acridocarpus glaucescens,
Acridocarpus hirundo,
Acridocarpus humbertii,
Acridocarpus humblotii,
Acridocarpus katangensis,
Acridocarpus ledermannii,
Acridocarpus longifolius,
Acridocarpus macrocalyx,
Acridocarpus mayumbensis,
Acridocarpus monodii,
Acridocarpus natalitius,
Acridocarpus oppositifolius,
Acridocarpus orientalis,
Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus,
Acridocarpus perrieri,
Acridocarpus plagiopterus,
Acridocarpus prasinus,
Acridocarpus scheffleri,
Acridocarpus smeathmannii,
Acridocarpus socotranus,
Acridocarpus spectabilis,
Acridocarpus staudtii,
Acridocarpus ugandensis,
Acridocarpus vanderystii,
Acridocarpus vivy,
Acridocarpus zanzibaricus,
Adelphia hiraea,
Adelphia macrophylla,
Adelphia mirabilis,
Adelphia platyrachis,
Aenigmatanthera doniana,
Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,