Heteropterys brunnea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brunnea
ID:
750028
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Sebast. & Mamede
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Hoehnea 37: 341 (2010 publ. 2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749361
Common Names
- Brunnea Heteropterys
- Brunne Heteropterys
- Brunne Bush Heteropterys
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heteropterys brunnea (also called Brown-flowered Heteropterys, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Heteropterys brunnea is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heteropterys brunnea is small, yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heteropterys brunnea can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Heteropterys brunnea
Heteropterys brunnea is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.
Heteropterys brunnea FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Heteropterys brunnea?
Heteropterys brunnea prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils.
What is the average height of Heteropterys brunnea?
Heteropterys brunnea typically grows to a height of 3-4 feet.
What type of soil does Heteropterys brunnea prefer?
Heteropterys brunnea prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Species in the Heteropterys genus
Heteropterys complicata, Heteropterys ovata, Heteropterys admirabilis, Heteropterys alata, Heteropterys aliciae, Heteropterys amplexicaulis, Heteropterys andersonii, Heteropterys arenaria, Heteropterys argyrophaea, Heteropterys atabapensis, Heteropterys aureonitens, Heteropterys ayacuchensis, Heteropterys banksiifolia, Heteropterys berteroana, Heteropterys bicolor, Heteropterys brachiata, Heteropterys brasiliensis, Heteropterys bullata, Heteropterys byrsonimifolia, Heteropterys campestris, Heteropterys capixaba, Heteropterys chrysophylla, Heteropterys cochleosperma, Heteropterys coleoptera, Heteropterys coriacea, Heteropterys corumbensis, Heteropterys cristata, Heteropterys cuatrecasasii, Heteropterys dichromocalyx, Heteropterys discolor, Heteropterys dumetorum, Heteropterys eglandulosa, Heteropterys escalloniifolia, Heteropterys fluminensis, Heteropterys fragilis, Heteropterys glabra, Heteropterys glazioviana, Heteropterys grandiflora, Heteropterys huberi, Heteropterys hypericifolia, Heteropterys intermedia, Heteropterys jardimii, Heteropterys krapovickasii, Heteropterys laurentii, Heteropterys laurifolia, Heteropterys leona, Heteropterys leschenaultiana, Heteropterys lindleyana, Heteropterys lonicerifolia, Heteropterys macradena,
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
Maria Candida Henrique Mamede (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mamede' in the authors string.
Renata Sebastiani (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Sebast.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60456610-2: Based on the initial data import