Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
spiciflora
ID:
573558

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.