Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sorei
ID:
685682

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Royen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 22: 33 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685015

Common Names

  • Burckella sorei
  • Sore's Burckella
  • Sorei Burckella

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Description

Burckella sorei (also called Sore'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 sorei 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 sorei 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 sorei is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 foot tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Sow the seeds in the spring in a sunny location and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Burckella sorei

Burckella sorei is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Burckella sorei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Burckella sorei?

Burckella sorei

What type of plant is Burckella sorei?

It is a shrub

Where is Burckella sorei 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-28069: Based on the initial data import
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.