Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Yamaz.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 69: 282 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572366
Common Names
- Thismia caudata
- Brosimum costaricanum
- Brosimum gaudichaudii
Description
Brookea auriculata (also called Ear-shaped Brookea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is found in tropical Africa, with its native regions including Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, and Nigeria. It is a shrub, typically found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Brookea auriculata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria, and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brookea auriculata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brookea auriculata is a terrestrial orchid native to South America. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed. The seed should be sown on a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Brookea auriculata
Brookea auriculata is native to tropical Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Brookea auriculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brookea auriculata?
Brookea auriculata
What is the natural habitat of Brookea auriculata?
Brookea auriculata is found in tropical forests in Central and South America.
What is the flower color of Brookea auriculata?
The flowers of Brookea auriculata are usually white or yellow.
Species in the Brookea genus
Species in the Plantaginaceae family
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum,
Adenosma annamense,
Adenosma bracteosum,
Adenosma camphoratum,
Adenosma cordifolium,
Adenosma debilis,
Adenosma elsholtzioides,
Adenosma glutinosum,
Adenosma hirsutum,
Adenosma indianum,
Adenosma inopinatum,
Adenosma javanicum,
Adenosma macrophyllum,
Adenosma malabaricum,
Adenosma microcephalum,
Adenosma muelleri,
Adenosma nelsonioides,
Adenosma papuana,
Adenosma punctata,
Adenosma retusilobum,
Adenosma subrepens,
Adenosma ternata,
Adenosma thorelii,
Agathelpis adunca,
Agathelpis brevifolia,
Agathelpis mucronata,
Albraunia foveopilosa,
Albraunia fugax,
Albraunia psilosperma,
Anamaria heterophylla,
Anarrhinum bellidifolium,
Anarrhinum corsicum,
Anarrhinum duriminium,
Anarrhinum forsskaolii,
Anarrhinum fruticosum,
Anarrhinum intermedium,
Anarrhinum laxiflorum,
Anarrhinum longipedicellatum,
Anarrhinum orientale,
Anarrhinum pedatum,
Anarrhinum forskaohlii,
Ancistrostylis harmandii,
Angelonia acuminatissima,
Angelonia alternifolia,
Angelonia angustifolia,
Angelonia arguta,
Angelonia biflora,
Angelonia bisaccata,
Angelonia blanchetii,
Angelonia campestris,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:980519-1: 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].