Dolicholobium brassii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brassii
ID:
945808
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr. & L.M.Perry
Source:
wcs
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 25: 184 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945146
Common Names
- Dolicholobium brassii
- Brass's Dolicholobium
- Brass's Dolicholobium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dolicholobium brassii (also called Brass's Dolicholobium, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with small, oval leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky, well-drained soils in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dolicholobium brassii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dolicholobium brassii has white flowers with yellow centres. The flowers are borne on a single stem and have a long, thin seedpod. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dolicholobium brassii is a small shrub native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Dolicholobium brassii
Dolicholobium brassii is native to Australia and can be found in the dry woodlands of the country.
Species in the Dolicholobium genus
Dolicholobium acuminatum, Dolicholobium barbatum, Dolicholobium brassii, Dolicholobium cordatum, Dolicholobium crassicarpum, Dolicholobium forbesii, Dolicholobium gertrudis, Dolicholobium glabrum, Dolicholobium graciliflorum, Dolicholobium leptocarpum, Dolicholobium linearilobum, Dolicholobium longifructum, Dolicholobium macgregorii, Dolicholobium minutilobum, Dolicholobium moluccense, Dolicholobium nakiki, Dolicholobium oblongifolium, Dolicholobium oxylobum, Dolicholobium parviflorum, Dolicholobium peekelii, Dolicholobium philippinense, Dolicholobium rheophilum, Dolicholobium ridsdalei, Dolicholobium riuense, Dolicholobium rubrum, Dolicholobium rufiflorum, Dolicholobium seruiense, Dolicholobium solomonense,
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-63559: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Lily May Perry (1895-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Perry' in the authors string.