Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell. ex Benth.) Bremek.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 67: 305 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572890
Common Names
- Brunoniella spiciflora
- Silver Brunia
- Silver Star
Description
Brunoniella spiciflora (also called Spiked Brunoniella, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white, star-shaped flowers. It is native to New Caledonia and is found in rocky outcrops, grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Brunoniella spiciflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in landscaping and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brunoniella spiciflora is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brunoniella spiciflora is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It is also possible to propagate it from cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Brunoniella spiciflora
Brunoniella spiciflora is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Brunoniella spiciflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brunoniella spiciflora?
Brunoniella spiciflora
What is the common name of Brunoniella spiciflora?
Spiciflora bruneau
What is the family of Brunoniella spiciflora?
Asteraceae
Species in the Brunoniella genus
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,