Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rosea
ID:
571476

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.W.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 10: 10 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570808

Common Names

  • Brandisia rosea
  • Rosy Brandisia
  • Brandisia
  • Rosy Brandisia

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Synonyms

  • Brandisia rosea rosea [unknown]

Description

Brandisia rosea (also called Rose 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 rosea 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 pink flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brandisia rosea 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 rosea 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 rosea

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

Brandisia rosea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brandisia rosea?

Brandisia rosea

What is the common name of Brandisia rosea?

Rose Brandisia

What is the natural habitat of Brandisia rosea?

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

William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799874-1: 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].