Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
magusum
ID:
684538

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Royen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea , n.s., 10: 131 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683871

Common Names

  • Magusum Burckella
  • Magus Burckella
  • Magusi Burckella

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Synonyms

  • Croixia magusum (P.Royen) Baehni [unknown]

Description

Burckella magusum (also called Magic Star, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. Native to East Asia, it is found in forests, woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Burckella magusum is used as a food crop, for its ornamental value, and in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Burckella magusum is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Burckella magusum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It needs regular pruning to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Burckella magusum

Burckella magusum can be found in Australia.

Burckella magusum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Burckella magusum?

Burckella magusum

What is the common name of Burckella magusum?

Magus' Burckella

What is the natural habitat of Burckella magusum?

It is found in alpine meadows in western China

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-28057: Based on the initial data import
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.