Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
wurdackii
ID:
509265

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.Gates) W.R.Anderson & C.Davis

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 25: 146 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508597

Common Names

  • Bronwenia wurdackii
  • Wurdackii Bronwenia
  • Wurdackii's Bronwenia

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Synonyms

  • Banisteria cinerascens glabrescens Nied. [unknown]
  • Banisteria cinerascens platyphylla Nied. [unknown]
  • Banisteriopsis wurdackii B.Gates [unknown]

Description

Bronwenia wurdackii (also called Wurdack's 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 wurdackii 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 wurdackii has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bronwenia wurdackii 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 wurdackii

Bronwenia wurdackii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.

Bronwenia wurdackii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bronwenia wurdackii?

Bronwenia wurdackii

What is the common name of Bronwenia wurdackii?

Wurdackii's Bronwenia

Where is Bronwenia wurdackii found?

Bronwenia wurdackii is found in South Africa

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2606476: Based on the initial data import
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.
Charles Cavender Davis (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Davis' in the authors string.
Bronwen Gates (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Gates' in the authors string.