Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thurstonii
ID:
685787

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.J.Lam

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 7: 259 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685120

Common Names

  • Burckella thurstonii
  • Thurstonii Burckella
  • Thurstonii's Burckella

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Synonyms

  • Bassia thurstonii Hemsl. [unknown]

Description

Burckella thurstonii (also called Thurston's Burckella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a small shrub with white flowers and is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It grows in sandy soils in coastal areas and is often found in fynbos vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Burckella thurstonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Burckella thurstonii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Burckella thurstonii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Burckella thurstonii

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

Burckella thurstonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Burckella thurstonii?

Burckella thurstonii

What is the family of Burckella thurstonii?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Burckella thurstonii?

Grasslands, woodlands, and open forests

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-28070: Based on the initial data import
Herman Johannes Lam (1892-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Lam' in the authors string.