Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericea
ID:
411895

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Chev.) Aubrév. & Pellegr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 81: 793 (1934 publ. 1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411227

Common Names

  • Breviea sericea
  • Silky Breviea
  • Silky Pipewort

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Synonyms

  • Pouteria leptosperma Baehni [unknown]
  • Breviea leptosperma (Baehni) Heine [unknown]
  • Chrysophyllum leptospermum (Baehni) Roberty [unknown]
  • Chrysophyllum sericeum A.Chev. [unknown]

Description

Breviea sericea (also called Whitehead's Eriocaulon, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to India. It has a single stem, with a single inflorescence. The leaves are linear and arranged in a rosette. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Breviea sericea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Breviea sericea is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Breviea sericea is a perennial herb that is native to tropical Africa. It is propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in moist soil.

Where to Find Breviea sericea

Breviea sericea is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Breviea sericea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Breviea sericea?

Breviea sericea

What type of plant is Breviea sericea?

Herb

Where is Breviea sericea native to?

South East Asia

Species in the Breviea genus

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-24382: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.
André Aubréville (1897-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubrév.' in the authors string.
François Pellegrin (1881-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellegr.' in the authors string.