Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
banikiensis
ID:
683356

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.Royen) T.D.Penn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sapotac. : 162 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682689

Common Names

  • Banikiensis Burckella
  • Banikiensis Star-of-Bethlehem
  • Burckella banikiensis

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Synonyms

  • Chelonespermum banikiense P.Royen [unknown]

Description

Burckella banikiensis (also called Banik's Eyebright, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the mountains of central and eastern Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves with small white flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Burckella banikiensis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including respiratory problems, digestive issues, and skin disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Burckella banikiensis has small, yellow flowers with purple veins. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Burckella banikiensis is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or autumn, or by seed sown in spring. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Burckella banikiensis

Burckella banikiensis can be found in the mountains of Central Africa.

Burckella banikiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Burckella banikiensis?

Burckella banikiensis

What is the common name of Burckella banikiensis?

Baniki Burckella

What is the natural habitat of Burckella banikiensis?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Western Cape, South Africa

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-28045: Based on the initial data import
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.
Terence Dale Pennington (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Penn.' in the authors string.