Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
annamitica
ID:
571461

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bonati

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 71: 1092 (1924 publ. 1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570793

Common Names

  • Brandisia annamitica
  • Annamite Brandisia
  • Brandisia
  • Annamite Brandisia

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Description

Brandisia annamitica (also called Annamite Thorn, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows in dry, rocky soils in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brandisia annamitica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to create a low-maintenance landscape. The plant has a long flowering season and produces bright yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brandisia annamitica has white, bell-shaped flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brandisia annamitica is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or seeds.

Where to Find Brandisia annamitica

Brandisia annamitica can be found in tropical rainforests in India and Southeast Asia.

Brandisia annamitica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brandisia annamitica?

Brandisia annamitica

What is the common name of Brandisia annamitica?

Annamite Brandisia

What is the natural habitat of Brandisia annamitica?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Gustave Henri Bonati (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonati' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799863-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].