Status:
valid
Authors:
T.G.Hartley
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 26: 581 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336692
Common Names
- Smithii Brombya
- Smithii
- Brombya Smithii
Description
Brombya smithii (also called 'Smith's Brombya', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows in grasslands, thickets, and forest edges. It has an erect stem, with lanceolate leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Brombya smithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and to create natural dyes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brombya smithii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brombya smithii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny position in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Brombya smithii
Brombya smithii can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Brombya smithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brombya smithii?
Brombya smithii
What is the natural habitat of Brombya smithii?
Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
What is the common name of Brombya smithii?
None
Species in the Brombya genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,