Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
richii
ID:
685576

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) H.J.Lam

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Blumea 6: 592 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684909

Common Names

  • Burckella richii
  • Rich's Burckella
  • Richii Burckella

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Description

Burckella richii (also called Rich's Burckella, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and coastal scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Burckella richii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Burckella richii has white to pinkish flowers with yellow anthers and a dark red or purple spot at the base of each petal. The seeds are round and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Burckella richii is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and will germinate in 4-6 weeks. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location in the fall.

Where to Find Burckella richii

Burckella richii can be found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.

Burckella richii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Burckella richii?

Burckella richii

What type of plant is Burckella richii?

It is a shrub

Where is Burckella richii native to?

It is native to 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-28068: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Herman Johannes Lam (1892-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Lam' in the authors string.