Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brieyi
ID:
409669

Status:
valid

Authors:
(De Wild.) E.M.A.Petit

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 31: 5 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409001

Common Names

  • Brenania brieyi
  • Briey's Brenania
  • Brieyi's Brenania

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Synonyms

  • Randia spathulifolia R.D.Good [valid]
  • Randia walkeri Pellegr. [valid]
  • Brenania spathulifolia (R.D.Good) Keay [valid]

Description

Brenania brieyi (also called Briey's brenania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds. Its leaves are linear, and its flowers are small and white.

Uses & Benefits

Brenania brieyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brenania brieyi is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brenania brieyi is a slow-growing, succulent shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is best propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept in a warm, bright location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and allowed to dry before planting in a well-draining medium.

Where to Find Brenania brieyi

Brenania brieyi is native to West Africa and can be found in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Togo.

Brenania brieyi FAQ

What is the common name of Brenania brieyi?

Briey's Pincushion

What is the natural habitat of Brenania brieyi?

Dry rocky slopes and outcrops in the southwestern Cape, South Africa

How often should Brenania brieyi be watered?

Once a week during the summer months and once every two weeks during the winter months

Species in the Brenania genus

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-24347: Based on the initial data import
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Ernest Marie Antoine Petit (1927-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.M.A.Petit' in the authors string.