Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
ovata
ID:
573545

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Walter) Shinners

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Sida 3: 115 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572877

Common Names

  • Brunnichia ovata
  • Silver Brunia
  • Silver Star

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Synonyms

  • Rajania caroliniana J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Brunnichia cirrhosa Gaertn. [unknown]

Description

Brunnichia ovata (also called American Buckwheat, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial native to North America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers in the summer. It is found in moist, shady areas and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Brunnichia ovata is a popular ornamental plant used in flower arrangements and bouquets. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a filler in hanging baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brunnichia ovata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brunnichia ovata is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It is also possible to propagate it from cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Brunnichia ovata

Brunnichia ovata is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and South Carolina.

Brunnichia ovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brunnichia ovata?

Brunnichia ovata

What is the common name of Brunnichia ovata?

Brunnichia

What is the natural habitat of Brunnichia ovata?

Native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida

Species in the Brunnichia genus

Species in the Polygonaceae family

Acanthoscyphus parishii, Afrobrunnichia africana, Afrobrunnichia erecta, Antigonon flavescens, Antigonon guatimalense, Antigonon leptopus, Aristocapsa insignis, Atraphaxis intricata, Atraphaxis angustifolia, Atraphaxis aucheri, Atraphaxis avenia, Atraphaxis badghysi, Atraphaxis billardieri, Atraphaxis bracteata, Atraphaxis canescens, Atraphaxis caucasica, Atraphaxis compacta, Atraphaxis daghestanica, Atraphaxis decipiens, Atraphaxis frutescens, Atraphaxis grandiflora, Atraphaxis irtyschensis, Atraphaxis karataviensis, Atraphaxis kopetdagensis, Atraphaxis laetevirens, Atraphaxis macrocarpa, Atraphaxis manshurica, Atraphaxis muschketowii, Atraphaxis pungens, Atraphaxis pyrifolia, Atraphaxis rodinii, Atraphaxis seravschanica, Atraphaxis spinosa, Atraphaxis suaedifolia, Atraphaxis teretifolia, Atraphaxis virgata, Atraphaxis arianum, Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme, Atraphaxis toktogulicum, Brunnichia ovata, Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2684265: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Walter (1740-1789): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walter' in the authors string.
Lloyd Herbert Shinners (1918-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shinners' in the authors string.