Byrsanthus brownii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brownii
ID:
923778
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Icon. Sel. Pl. 3: 30 (1837 publ. 1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923113
Common Names
- Byrsanthus Brownii
- Brownii Byrsanthus
- Brownii's Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Byrsanthus brownii (also called 'Brown's Byrsanthus', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and lanceolate leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas and can be found in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Byrsanthus brownii is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has a unique look and can be used to create a natural look in the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Byrsanthus brownii has small, white flowers with long, thin petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
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Byrsanthus brownii is a perennial grass native to Australia. It grows in a clump and has narrow, bright green leaves. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist soils. Propagation is best achieved through division of the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be collected and sown in spring.
Where to Find Byrsanthus brownii
Byrsanthus brownii is native to Central America and can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Species in the Byrsanthus genus
Species in the Salicaceae family
Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4688053: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Antoine Guillemin (1796-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guill.' in the authors string.