Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bradei
ID:
1304985

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Chiron

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Richardiana 12: 82 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317439

Common Names

  • Sansonia Bradei
  • Bradei Sansonia
  • Bradei Sansonia Plant

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Description

Sansonia bradei (also called Sansonia bradei, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters and can grow up to 1 cm in length. The plant prefers moist, shady habitats and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Sansonia bradei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sansonia bradei has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sansonia bradei is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in wet, sandy soils. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a moist, sandy soil and lightly covered. The cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and replanted in moist, sandy soil.

Where to Find Sansonia bradei

Sansonia bradei can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Sansonia bradei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sansonia bradei?

Sansonia bradei

What type of plant is Sansonia bradei?

It is a species of legume

Where is Sansonia bradei found?

It is found in South America

Species in the Sansonia genus

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Guy R. Chiron (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiron' in the authors string.